Online applications are invited for the Internship Opportunity at the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR). The last date to apply for the internship is July 10, 2023.
About Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is a branch of the Government of India looking after the ongoing process of decentralisation and local governance in the States.
In a federation, the powers and functions of the government are divided among two governments. In India, it is the Union Government and the various State Governments. However, with the passage of the 73rd and 74th Amendment acts of the Constitution of India, in 1993 the division of powers and functions have further trickled down to Local Self Governments (Panchayat at Village levels and Municipalities and Municipal Corporations in towns and large cities). As such India now has not two but three tiers of Government in its federal setup.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj looks into all matters relating to the Panchayati Raj and Panchayati Raj Institutions. It was created in May 2004. The ministry is headed by a minister of cabinet rank. The ministry is now headed by Shri Giriraj Singh.
Internship Details
- The Internship Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj seeks to engage students pursuing Under Graduate/Graduate/Post Graduate Degrees or Research Scholars enrolled in recognized Universities/Institutions within India or abroad, as “Interns”.
- They will form a part of the NPMU approved as part of RGSA, as a part of the provision for hiring consultants.
- These Interns will work in different program Divisions of MoPR under RGSA and are expected to conduct the work relating to different thematic interventions under the RGSA scheme through an evidence-based approach and filter the information.
- This will offer an opportunity for the “Interns” to get exposure to the functioning of the Indian Government and would be a valuable addition to their professional profiles.
- On the other hand, the Ministry will have the benefit of young enthusiastic professionals with new ideas, through whom works such as desk-based research and compilation of information etc can be carried out.
Internship Objectives
- The Internship Program has the following objectives:
- To allow young academic talent to be associated with the MoPR’s work for mutual benefit.
- The “Interns” shall have an opportunity to know about the Government’s functioning and the policies relating to governance at the local level, particularly in the rural social and economic sectors of the Government of India.
- They will have to provide the inputs for preparing the briefs and analysis, based on the empirical evidence.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicants pursuing Graduation/Post Graduation/Research courses from any recognized University/Institution within India or abroad are eligible to apply for the internship.
Internship Duration
- The period of Internship shall be at least four (4) weeks but not exceeding three (3) months.
- Interns not completing the requisite period will not be issued any certificate
How to Apply?
- Register yourself as an applicant (if not already registered).
- Click on Apply for Service or Login
- Enter the User Name, Password and Captcha code given and click on Submit.
- Once logged in, on the left menu click on Apply for services and then click on View services
- Click on ‘Apply’
- Click here to visit the official website
Procedures for Applicants
- Interested applicants may apply online only at the address link to be indicated on the website of MoPR from the 1st to the 10th of every month for an internship likely to commence from the following month.
- Interns must also clearly indicate their area of interest.
- A candidate can apply for an internship only once during a financial year. The application will be valid for consideration for the entirety of the financial year in which the application is made.
- At the time of joining on selection, applicants shall be required to produce a letter from their Supervisor/ Head of Department/ Principal, indicating their status in the Institution and a “No Objection” certificate for allowing their student to undergo an Internship programme for the period for which he or she is selected.
Deadline
The last date to apply for the internship is July 10, 2023.
