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Central Government Scheme Ministry Of Environment,forests and climate change

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme

The Scheme seeks to engage students, with Graduation/Postgraduation Degrees, as well as Research Scholars, enrolled in recognized Universities / Institutions within India, or abroad, as “Interns”. These "Interns" shall be inducted all over the country in various Divisions/Units of the Ministry.

Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Environment,forests and climate change
Scheme Level
Central
Applicable In
All India (Central Scheme)
Category
Education & Learning
How to Apply
Online
Apply on Official Portal

About the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme Scheme

The "Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme" provides short-term internship opportunities to students, research scholars, and graduates/postgraduates from recognized institutions in India and abroad. Interns are engaged in various divisions, regional offices, autonomous organizations, subordinate offices, and ENVIS centres of the Ministry across the country. The scheme aims to provide exposure to government functioning, environmental policy, and regulatory matters while enabling interns to contribute through research, analysis, and policy-related inputs. Eligible candidates can apply only once during a financial year.

> Period

The period of the Internship shall not exceed 3 months.

> Attendance

The attendance record and the details of work shall be maintained by the Heads of the Divisions/Units;

> Training Schedule

The internship shall be conducted twice in a financial year.

  1. Summer Internship
  2. Winter Internship

The time schedule shall be made available on the website of this Ministry from time to time.

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Benefits

&gt; Stipend:

The quantum of stipend to be paid to the Interns shall be ₹ 10,000/- per month.

NOTE 1: No stipend shall be paid if the student leaves the internship before the completion of one month.

NOTE 2: The amount of the stipend shall be paid proportionately depending upon the period of internship for the subsequent period of internship.

NOTE 3: Absence of the Interns from attending the assigned task in the Ministry for more than 3 days in a month shall cause a deduction of stipend amount equivalent to the number of days in excess of 3 days.

&gt; Experience Certificate:

A Certificate regarding the successful completion of the Internship shall be issued by the Divisional Head of the concerned Division in the format as available in ‘Annexure-Il&amp;quot;.

NOTE 1: The Interns not completing the requisite period will not be issued any Certificate.

&gt; Logistics &amp;amp; Support:

The Interns will be required to have their own laptops: Ministry &amp;amp; its other formations will provide them with working space, Internet facility and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Head of the Division.

&amp;gt; Seminars/Presentations:

Seminars/Presentations can be conducted by the concerned Heads of particular Divisions/Units for their interns.

NOTE 1: Students/Trainees have to be made their own arrangements for boarding/lodging, transportation and stationery, etc.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant should be pursuing Graduation or Post Graduation or Research Work from any Recognized University/Institute within India or Abroad.
  • Reservation / Preference / Priority
  • Students who are pursuing MSc. Or PGDM from IIFM will be given preference.

&gt; NOTE: Depending upon the number of applications received against a particular domain/area, Ministry reserves the right to fix the eligibility criteria, limit the number of applicants to be called for a particular period and decide about the mode of screening thereof.

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How to Apply for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme

Application mode: Online

Step 1: Interested applicants should visit http://164.100.160.232/internship and click “Apply Online”.

Step 2: You will be taken to the Online Application Form. In the form, fill in the following mandatory fields: Name of the Applicant; Date of Birth; Address for Communication; E-mail ID; Mobile No; Area of Interest; Educational Qualification; Studying at Present (Details); Whether Presently Employed; Experience; Extracurricular Activities; Any other relevant information.

Step 3: Upload the photograph and the required documents (self-attest, if required) in the prescribed file type and filesize.

Step 4: Click “Submit”.

> Selection Process

Step 1:All the applications received online will be forwarded to the concerned Heads of Verticals/ Units/Divisions in the Ministry and its other formations for further scrutiny and selection.

Step 2:The Divisional Head will formulate an Internal Scrutiny Committee with the composition of other relevant subject experts in the Unit and any other officers.

Step 3: Thereafter, in consultation with the Internal Scrutiny Committee so constituted within his/her purview will select the Interns on a merit basis.

Step 4: After the selection of the candidates, the concerned Division will send the name of the selected candidate to the Administration through the portal itself. The list of the selected candidates will be displayed on the website of the Ministry.

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Exclusions

  • The applications from applicants who have already completed an internship scheme, irrespective of the disciplines, in this Ministry shall not be entertained.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme scheme?

The &amp;amp;quot;Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme&amp;amp;quot; provides short-term internship opportunities to students, research scholars, and graduates/postgraduates from recognized institutions in India and abroad. Interns are engaged in…

Who is eligible for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme?

The applicant should be pursuing Graduation or Post Graduation or Research Work from any Recognized University/Institute within India or Abroad. Reservation / Preference / Priority Students who are pursuing MSc. Or PGDM from IIFM will be given preference. &gt; NOTE: Depending upon the number of app…

What benefits does Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme provide?

&gt; Stipend: The quantum of stipend to be paid to the Interns shall be ₹ 10,000/- per month. NOTE 1: No stipend shall be paid if the student leaves the internship before the completion of one month. NOTE 2: The amount of the stipend shall be paid proportionately depending upon the period of intern…

How can I apply for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme?

Step 1: Interested applicants should visit http://164.100.160.232/internship and click “Apply Online”. Step 2: You will be taken to the Online Application Form. In the form, fill in the following mandatory fields: Name of the Applicant; Date of Birth; Address for Communication; E-mail ID; Mobile No…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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