The government of Bihar has declared the schemes of paid internship in the government offices in the Chief Minister Pledge Scheme (Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojana) as a major step to empower the youth. The program is being termed as a golden chance for the youth to acquire real work experience as well as a monthly stipend for serving government departments closely.
The program is also meant to curb the increasing worry among the highly educated young people about the absence of practical training after college. The state also seeks to fill the gap between theory and practice in administration through internships defined in the government offices.
In the internship programme, the selected candidates will be allocated to the different departments of the state government, various district offices, as well as the public institutions. The interns will be helping officials in general administrative duties, data examination, and execution of government initiatives, and the running of the office. This exposure will be expected to offer the participants a better insight into governance, public administration, and policy implementation.
The Chief Minister Pledge Scheme has a major advantage in that a monthly stipend will be provided, and the interns are taken care of in terms of money throughout the training period. Although this stipend and internship period might change based on academic status and the departmental needs, the officials have ensured that the scheme will be friendly to the graduates, postgraduates and other qualified youth.
The Bihar government holds the opinion that the initiative will not only enhance the employability and skill development of the youth but also enable the government departments to enjoy the energy, innovation, and digital skills of the youth. According to the officials, the interns will acquire good experience that will make their resumes stronger and increase their opportunities both in the government and in the private sector.
Students who will be undertaking competitive exams are also likely to be helped by the scheme since working in government offices will help them to understand how the administration works as well as how the government functions to serve its citizens. Young people with lesser economic statuses are especially expected to enjoy the paid aspect of the internship.
The news has been of much hype to students and job seekers in Bihar. The government is likely to publish comprehensive guidelines in the near future, and these will comprise eligibility, application process, selection and available vacancies according to the department. Applications can be expected to be solicited via state portals.
Generally, the Chief Minister Pledge Scheme is a sound initiative by Bihar to prioritize the youth, skill-based learning, and job preparation. A successful paid internship programme would significantly help in developing the careers of thousands of youths, besides enhancing the administrative capacity of government offices throughout the state.
