The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has invited applications for the August-September term under its Internship Programme. The programme is open to women students, scholars, social activists and teachers who are enrolled in or associated with any university, academic or non-academic institution, with specific eligibility criteria requiring applicants to be women aged 21-40 years from non-tier-I cities and rural areas of India.
Applications must be submitted online through the dedicated Internship Programme portal at http://wcd.intern.nic.in/. The programme operates in four terms during the financial year: May-June, August-September, November-December and February-March, each lasting two months. Applications are accepted two months prior to each term's commencement, specifically between the 1st and 10th of the month preceding the term.
The programme aims to orient participants with the policies and programmes of the Ministry through short-term association. Interns may undertake pilot projects or micro-studies focusing on ongoing activities of the Ministry, contributing through empirical analysis, reports, policy papers and briefs. The initiative seeks to tap young talent to improve implementation of schemes and engage with policy processes, while facilitating research and meaningful interaction on government initiatives.
Additionally, the programme provides an enabling environment for interaction with Ministry officials, other line Ministries and key stakeholders working towards the well-being and empowerment of women and children, helping to bridge information gaps on related issues in the country. Candidates selected once are not eligible to apply for subsequent terms, ensuring broader participation opportunities.