3rd round of PMIS pilot likely from mid-Jan; tweaks on cards

The third round of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme’s pilot is likely to be launched from mid-January with some tweaks in the programme to make it more attractive to applicants, according to sources.

- RUCHIKA CHITRAVANSHI

The 12-month programme is expected to offer shorter internship duration in the third phase of the pilot in certain sectors such as services, sources said.

The number of candidates accepting offers had declined by the government in Parliament.

The data showed that while 28,141 applicants accepted internships in round one, in the second phase, this was down to 24,638.