Internship Opportunity at the Ministry of Women and Child Development
About the Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is the apex body of the Government of India responsible for formulating and administering policies, laws, and regulations related to the development and welfare of women and children across the country.
About the Internship
MWCD is inviting applications from women students, scholars, social activists, and teachers associated with universities or institutions for its Internship Programme. The programme offers participants the opportunity to undertake pilot projects and micro-studies aligned with the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives, providing hands-on experience in policy analysis and advocacy for women’s and children’s welfare.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to women candidates from non-Tier I cities and rural parts of India.
- Applicants must be enrolled in or associated with a university, academic, or non-academic institution.
- Age requirement: 21-40 years.
Stipend & Benefits
- Stipend: ₹20,000 per month.
- Travel Reimbursement: Deluxe/AC bus or 3-tier AC train fare for joining and returning after completion.
- Accommodation: Hostel facility on a sharing basis in Delhi for the internship duration.
Internship Duration & Batches
The programme runs in four batches per year, each lasting two months:
- May-June
- August-September
- November-December
- February-March
Location
Delhi
Number of Seats
Up to 20 interns per batch.
Application Deadline
- Last date to apply: March 10.
- Applications must be submitted two months before the internship start date, between 1st and 10th of the month (e.g., March 1-10 for the May-June batch).
Application Procedure
- Applications must be submitted online via the Internship Programme portal.
- Candidates can only apply once—previous interns are not eligible to reapply.
Click here to apply- https://wcd.intern.nic.in/registerusers
Contact Information
For further inquiries, candidates may contact Assistant Director (Internship), MoWCD at mwcd-research@gov.in.
Official Notification- https://wcd.intern.nic.in/aboutproject
