About the Organization
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is the central government body responsible for policy formulation, administration of laws, and implementation of programmes relating to women and child welfare across India.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Internship Opportunity
Eligibility Criteria
- Open only to women applicants.
- Women students, scholars, social activists, and teachers from non Tier I cities and rural areas may apply.
- Must be enrolled in or associated with a university or academic or non academic institution.
- Applicants must be between 21 and 40 years of age.
Stipend / Perks
- Monthly stipend of Rs 20,000.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses for joining and returning from the programme (Deluxe or AC bus or 3 Tier AC train).
- Hostel accommodation on a shared basis for the duration of the internship in Delhi.
Duration and Batches
Each internship term is two months long. The Ministry offers four batches per financial year:
- May to June
- August to September
- November to December
- February to March
Location
Delhi
Number of Seats
Up to 20 interns per batch.
Important Dates and Timelines
- Last date to apply for the current cycle: December 10.
- Applications open two months prior to the start of each batch and must be submitted between the first and tenth of the month.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online through the official portal: http://wcd.intern.nic.in/registerusers.
- Candidates once selected cannot apply again for a future term.
Contact Information
For queries, applicants may contact the Assistant Director (Internship) at mwcd-research@gov.in.
Official Notification
Full details available at: http://wcd.intern.nic.in/aboutproject
