74 crore rupees were spent, and only 2,066 completed the PM Internship. Why is this government scheme failing?

The government has suffered a major setback in the first year of the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme. Why did this scheme fail? What caused students to distance themselves? Find out the reasons...

The government launched the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme with great expectations. The aim was to connect youth with industries and companies and provide a practical platform before employment. The scheme's goal was to have 1.25 lakh students complete internships in the first year, but the result was completely the opposite. According to official reports, only 2,066 candidates completed the internship, meaning the scheme has completely flopped.

Why did the scheme fail? What were the major reasons?

1. Internship location issues

Most companies had offices in major cities, making it difficult for students living in smaller towns and villages to travel there. Transportation, rent, and other expenses were impossible for many students. This is why a large number of students were unable to join internships even after receiving offers.

2- Low Stipend, High Expenses

Many students reported that the stipend received during the internship was significantly less than their expenses, as travel and accommodation costs far exceeded the stipend, leading them to leave the internship midway.

3- Lack of support from companies was also a factor

Many partner companies did not provide timely training or give students clear tasks. The report revealed that approximately 4,565 students accepted the offer and left the internship midway due to a lack of guidance and monitoring from the companies. Some students complained that they were only given basic tasks like data entry, which did not provide opportunities for skill development, which eroded confidence in the scheme.

4- The duration of the internship was also a factor

Due to the one-year-long internship, students were confused about juggling exams, college, and other preparations. Students preparing for UPSC, SSC, or state exams were unable to devote time to such a long internship, forcing them to leave midway.