PM Internship Scheme third pilot draws about 40,000 candidates
In short
About 40,000 candidates have signed up for the PM Internship Scheme’s third pilot round so far. That is about 2.5 times the total turnout in the first two rounds after the scheme was changed.
The stronger response may push the corporate affairs ministry to start the full programme next year without another pilot round.
What the reporting says
The turnout is about 2.5 times the total number of candidates in the first two rounds combined. The stronger response has encouraged the corporate affairs ministry to consider rolling out the full programme next year without another pilot round.
Why it matters
About 40,000 candidates have joined the PM Internship Scheme’s third pilot round so far, following changes to the scheme. The turnout is about 2.5 times the combined total from the first two rounds. The stronger participation has led the corporate affairs ministry to consider launching the full programme next year without another pilot round, signaling momentum for the government-backed internship effort.