The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India will close the PM Internship Scheme 2024 registration window tomorrow, November 10. The Prime Minister internship application process is available on the official website, pminternship.mca.gov.in.

Applicants must not be enrolled in a full-time program. Such applicants who do not have any family members earning more than Rs 8 lakh per annum and holding a government job are eligible. The age of the candidate must lie between 21 to 24 years.

Candidates who have passed the class 10 certificate, passed class 12, and with a certificate from any ITI, diploma of any polytechnic, graduation with the degree of BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BBA, BPharma, etc., are eligible for applying under this internship.

The short-listed candidates shall be securely registered and given internships in a wide range of positions across sectors, including IT & software development, banking & financial services, oil, gas & energy, metals & mining, FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods), telecom, infrastructure & construction, retail & consumer durables, cement & building materials, automotive, pharmaceutical, aviation & defence, manufacturing & industrial, chemical, media, entertainment & education, agriculture and allied, consulting services, textile manufacturing, gems and jewellery, travel & hospitality and healthcare.

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Under the internship scheme, the company would pay Rs 500 per month and return the payment on the portal. The government would then release an amount of Rs 4,500 which would then be transferred to the candidates through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The internship would be for 12 months.

Conclusion:

The PM Internship Scheme 2024 presents an invaluable opportunity for young professionals to gain industry experience and financial support. With diverse sectors and roles to choose from, this initiative not only fosters career development but also provides a crucial stepping stone for future endeavours. Make sure to complete your application before the registration window closes on November 10, and take your first step towards a promising professional journey.

SIIC is Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre and is located at IIT Kanpur and is a leader in nurturing start-ups that drive meaningful change, is supported by IIT Kanpur’s resources and expertise.

VU Dynamics

Founded in 2022, VU Dynamics is redefining the potential of aerial platforms for both defense and civilian applications, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

With a foundation built on extensive R&D at IIT Kanpur, VU Dynamics specializes in developing sophisticated aerial platforms, simulation modules, and advanced surveillance and monitoring systems.

Their Kamikaze UAVs have a range of 100 km and are designed to provide front-line support for tactical military operations.

These indigenous innovations are meeting critical defense needs, while other surveillance UAVs offer solutions for civilian applications, including digital terrain models (DTMs), digital elevation models (DEMs), and subsurface mapping, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

xTerra Robotics

xTerra Robotics is at the forefront of robotics technology in India, focusing on complex challenges in robot locomotion across challenging 3D environments.

Mr. Aditya Pratap Singh Rajawat, CEO of XTerra Robotics, along with Professor Shakti S Gupta, Director and Co-founder, and Co-founders Mr. Nimesh Khandelwal, Mr. Avinash Bhaskar, and Mr. Amritanshu Manu, presented the company’s innovative advancements and conducted a live demonstration of the Svan robot in action, showcasing its robustness and adaptability.

Dr. Chitranjan Singh, the founder of Ananant Systems, presented the progress made in creating indigenously designed and manufactured solutions to meet the nation’s semiconductor demands, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

With a focus on chip design and semiconductor products, Ananant Systems is currently developing a scalable, software-defined modem designed for base station deployments in 5G and 6G.

Impact

Prof. Deepu Philip, Professor-in-Charge of SIIC at IIT Kanpur, praised the impact of these start-ups.

He said the start-ups incubated at SIIC are developing cutting-edge technologies that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

From defense applications to automation in hazardous industries and the essential infrastructure for next-generation connectivity, these ventures embody the spirit of innovation and emphasise IIT Kanpur’s commitment to fostering impactful solutions for the benefit of the country and society at large, he said.

We envision a continued robust and impactful startup ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh, contributing to the Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission, said Prof Deepu.

About SIIC at IIT Kanpur

Established in 2000, the Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur is one of the oldest technology business incubators.

Currently, it hosts 100 incubated startups focusing on next-generation technology and products. In 2018, the leadership brought the incubator’s operations under the Foundation for Research & Innovation in Science & Technology (FIRST), a Section-8 company promoted by IITK.

The incubation ecosystem, which has been thriving for over two decades, continues to support startups at every stage of their journey from idea to business.

Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IITK has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades.

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