Sports Ministry Launches Internships for Next-Gen Professionals

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday announced a new comprehensive internship policy across its key institutions, aiming to mould the next generation of professionals, and allocated an annual budget of Rs 5.30 crore for the purpose.

- Press Trust of India

As many as 452 internship positions will be offered annually across the ministry's key institutions, including the Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), and the interns will be paid Rs 20000 per month.

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, said the initiative will assist in “nation-building through sports”.

"Through this internship programme, we are opening the doors of sports governance and administration to our youth, enabling them to gain hands-on experience and make a long-term impact in nation-building through sports,” said the minister.

“The transformation of India’s sports ecosystem requires strong institutional backing supported by skilled professionals and young talent. Through this internship programme, we are opening the doors of sports governance and administration to our youth, enabling them to gain hands-on experience and make a long-term impact in nation-building through sports,” he added.