New internship to involve 150 youth in governance, policymaking launched in Delhi
The selection process begins with candidates submitting an online application featuring four short-answer questions to gauge their understanding and intent. From these, 300 applicants will be shortlisted for a one-day intensive boot camp. This boot camp will include learning modules and evaluation interactions with public leaders and domain experts, culminating in an essay-writing round.
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As explained, "These shortlisted candidates will then participate in a one-day intensive boot camp. This session will include learning modules and evaluation interactions with public leaders and domain experts, culminating in an essay-writing round. The final selection of 150 interns will be made on the basis of their essay performance and engagement during the boot camp."ALIGNMENT WITH NATIONAL VISIONChief Minister Gupta noted that "This forward-looking initiative aligns with the 'Amrit Peedhi' vision of PM Narendra Modi, which emphasises that youth are not merely recipients of government programmes but active partners in the nation's transformative journey." The programme is expected to provide invaluable grassroots-level exposure to areas such as urban mobility, healthcare, waste management, and digital innovation, ultimately empowering the youth to become significant contributors to Delhi's development.- Ends
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