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New Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
150 interns to help Delhi government in policy work
NEW DELHI: In a landmark step toward participatory governance and youth empowerment, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the Viksit Delhi CM's Internship Programme. Describing it as a visionary initiative, she said it aims to involve young citizens of Delhi directly in governance, policymaking, and service delivery. Calling it more than a learning opportunity, the CM said the internship is a 'covenant between Delhi and its youth,' urging them not to remain bystanders but to step up as active co-creators of Delhi's future. A total of 150 interns will be selected through a fair and transparent process to serve for 89 days. Each intern will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000. During the internship, participants will work closely with government officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders, contributing to real-time projects that directly impact the lives of citizens. Gupta said the programme is designed to give young individuals grassroots-level exposure to governance across areas such as urban mobility, healthcare systems, waste management, and digital innovation. Explaining the selection process, she said interested candidates will begin by submitting an online application that includes four short-answer questions to assess their understanding and intent. Based on the quality of responses, 300 applicants will be shortlisted for the next stage. '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,' she added.
India Today
16 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
New internship to involve 150 youth in governance, policymaking launched in Delhi
In a significant move to empower the youth and promote participatory governance, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has inaugurated the Viksit Delhi CM's Internship Programme. This initiative is designed to involve young citizens directly in the governance, policymaking, and service delivery of described the programme as a "covenant between Delhi and its youth," encouraging them not just to observe but to actively participate in shaping the city's future. The programme will select 150 interns through a transparent process, offering them a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000. These interns will work closely with government officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders on projects impacting citizens' lives PROGRAMME STRUCTUREThe internship will unfold in three distinct phases. Initially, interns will receive training on the structure of the Delhi government, the process of policymaking, and key social issues. Subsequently, they will engage in fieldwork across all 70 Assembly constituencies, where they will interact with citizens to identify grassroots problems and propose solutions. The final phase involves drafting policy papers on ten major issues, with the top proposals being presented directly to the Chief Minister.' '150 3 , Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) June 30, 2025SELECTION PROCESS AND OBJECTIVES 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. advertisement 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
