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Summary
Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 3 October 2024
Affected Population~500 million workers, 90% in informal sector
Key Numbers
4 Labour Codes consolidating 29 laws
EPFO: 28 crore subscribers
E-Shram: 30 crore unorganised workers registered
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
Key Authorities
Ministry of Labour & EmploymentEPFOESICMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCPCR
Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.
Report
DescriptionTuesday, 21 July 2026via newslaundry
Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.
Report
DescriptionWednesday, 22 July 2026via newslaundry
Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.
Report
DescriptionWednesday, 22 July 2026via newslaundry
Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.
Report
DescriptionWednesday, 22 July 2026via newslaundry
Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.
Report
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Child Rights & Youth
Child Rights & Youth, Education, Labour & Employment
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