Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a dedicated mobile app for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) on Monday, aimed at providing easy access to internship opportunities for young people. The app is designed to enhance participation in the scheme and bridge the gap between academic education and industry requirements.

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• Nirmala Sitharaman launched the mobile app for the PM Internship Scheme on March 17, 2025.
• The app offers a user-friendly interface, allowing candidates to register using Aadhaar face authentication.
• Once registered, users can access personalized internship opportunities based on location and other criteria.
• The app sends real-time alerts to keep candidates updated on new opportunities.
• PMIS aims to offer internships to one crore youth across 500 top companies by 2028.
• A referral program allows registered candidates to refer others and earn rewards.
• Interns will receive ₹5,000 monthly assistance and ₹6,000 one-time financial support.
• The first phase of the pilot project saw 1.27 lakh internship opportunities across 745 districts in late 2024.
• Round II of the pilot project, launched in January 2025, saw 327 companies offering over 1.18 lakh internships.
• The application window for Round II remains open until March 31, 2025, on the app and the PMIS portal.