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Job Prospects After PM Internship Scheme Explained

Job Prospects After PM Internship Scheme Explained

Many attendees at a recent open house session for the PM Internship Scheme wanted to know if internships would lead to jobs. Officials clarified that while internships are valuable for gaining experience, job placement is not guaranteed. The scheme offers 12-month internships with completion certificates, helping to make candidates more employable. This session attracted about 1,700 registrations and addressed over 1,750 questions. The second round of the scheme provides around 1.18 lakh internship opportunities across 735 districts, with applications closing on March 31. The government also supports interns financially through monthly stipends and grants for expenses.

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