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Looking to get your foot in the door of the tech world? The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), has launched the Technical Internship Programme. This is your opportunity to dive into real-world projects and boost your career.

What Is This Scheme?

The Technical Internship Programme is designed by NeGD to give students a practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting. You'll work on live e-Governance projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and gain valuable technical and problem-solving skills. It's a win-win: you build your expertise, and NeGD benefits from fresh talent and innovative ideas.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This programme is ideal for bright young minds pursuing engineering. If you're an engineering graduate or post-graduate who has recently completed your studies or are in your final year, and you're looking to apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment, this is for you.

Why This Scheme Is Important

In today's competitive job market, practical experience is key. This internship bridges the gap between education and industry by exposing you to real-time challenges and solutions. It not only sharpens your technical abilities but also prepares you for a successful career in various technology-driven sectors and contributes to the nation's e-Governance mission.

Objective

The scheme offers engineering students a chance to gain practical experience on live projects for 6 months, with a monthly stipend of ₹20,000.

Benefits

To promote vegetable and flower cultivation inside greenhouses, 50% to 80% of the total cost is provided as assistance for fan and pad systems, naturally ventilated polyhouses, and planting materials. The details are given below:

For protected cultivation of flowers and vegetables, 50% of the total cost is provided for fan and pad systems or naturally ventilated polyhouses.
Planting material for vegetables and flowers (seeds, flower bulbs and plants) is provided with a 50% subsidy.
For greenhouse construction, 50% of the total cost is provided for fan and pad system polyhouses and tubular structure polyhouses.
A 50% subsidy is provided for installing anti-hail nets.

Under the State Sector, an additional 25% subsidy is provided as the State share, making the total subsidy 75%.

Plastic mulching:To retain moisture and promote microflora around the roots, 50% of the total cost is provided for covering the land with plastic sheets.

Arrangement of planting material for protected cultivation:Planting materials under polyhouse cultivation (flower and vegetable seeds) are provided at a 50% subsidy. If the farmer purchases them from outside agencies (other than the department), 50% of the cost is reimbursed.

Support for greenhouse construction is available for an area of up to 4,000 sq. meters or 500 sq. meters as per the guidelines issued by the Government of India and the State Government. For a 500 sq. meter polyhouse, the State Government provides an additional 30% subsidy, allowing the farmer to receive a total subsidy of 80%.

Sources and references

Guidelines (Page No. 215)

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a citizen of India.
You should be an Engineering Graduate or hold an equivalent degree with at least 75% marks.
You should be an Engineering Post-Graduate or hold an equivalent degree with at least 75% marks.
Your qualifying degree must have been completed either in the current year or within the last two years.

How To Apply

Ready to apply? Here's how:

Visit the official NeGD website: NeGD Website.
Fill out the prescribed application form carefully.
Submit the completed application form online before the specified deadline.

Please note that applications are accepted bi-annually, for the January and July sessions.

Documents Required

Identity Card
All your Educational Certificates (10th Marksheet, 12th Marksheet, Graduation Certificate/Semester Marksheet if applicable)
Two recent passport-size photographs
College ID Card
A signed copy of the internship offer letter or any other relevant joining documents.

FAQ’s

What technical roles are available for interns?

The programme offers diverse technical roles including Software Development, UI-UX Design/Frontend Development, Product Testing/Security Testing/Quality Analysis, Database Programming, Business Analysis, Data Engineering & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Internet of Things, and DevOps/Automation/Infrastructure Monitoring.

Can current year engineering students apply?

Yes, absolutely! Students who are in their final year of engineering are eligible to apply for this technical internship scheme.

What is the stipend amount and what are the conditions?

Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹ 20,000/-. This is provided your performance is satisfactory, as certified by your mentor. Regular attendance is also mandatory.

How many internship slots are there in total?

There are a total of 50 internship positions available across all the technical roles offered in this programme.

When are the internship sessions conducted?

The Technical Internship Programme is conducted twice a year. The sessions typically start in January and July.

What are the minimum academic requirements to apply?

You need to have secured at least 75% marks in your qualifying engineering degree (be it graduate or post-graduate). Your degree should also have been completed within the last two years or in the current year.

Will I get a certificate after completing the internship?

Yes, upon successfully completing the 6-month internship and receiving a satisfactory performance certification from your mentor, NeGD will issue you an Internship Completion Certificate.

What is the exact duration of this internship?

The Technical Internship at NeGD is a fixed 6-month programme. It is not extendable beyond this period.

What kind of documents do I need to submit?

You'll need your Identity Card, all educational marksheets and certificates (from 10th standard onwards), two passport-size photos, your College ID Card, and any other important joining documents, including a signed copy of the internship letter.

How should I submit my application?

You need to fill out the prescribed application form and submit it online through the official NeGD website. Make sure to apply before the deadline.