Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged students across the country to join the government’s “Swachh Bharat Summer” internship programme.
The duration of the Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Course is for 100 Hours (between 1st May to 31st July 2018) and registration for the summer internship opened on 25 April and continue till 15 May 2018.
“Exams are over. Students are now worried about what they should be doing during the vacations. I would urge the youngsters to join the government’s ‘Swachh Bharat Summer’ internship being organised by the three ministries — Sports, HRD (Human Resource Development) and Water,” the Prime Minister said in his monthly radio programme “Mann Ki Baat”.
PM Modi said that this programme can be “a good opportunity” for those who wish to make a difference in the society.
“The best interns will be awarded. The UGC will give them credit points. I am also curious to know about your initiatives. I request you to register for it,” he added.
Prime Minister Office (PMO) in a tweet said, ” Many youngsters use their summer break to learn new skills. The importance of summer internship has grown and changed with time. Internship in itself is an experience, it encourages one to step out to experience life in a different manner”. (Translated from Hindi)
What do you plan to do this summer? Have you thought about an interesting Swachh Bharat internship? #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/qCjQOm74cz
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018