The award was received by Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel), POWERGRID, along with Mr. B. K. Mundu, Executive Director-HRD, and the POWERGRID team. Mr. Anshuman Patnaik, Additional Secretary, and Mr. D. Balamurugan, Joint Secretary, were also present at the ceremony.

WCL has been making significant efforts to support the scheme and create meaningful learning opportunities for young people, particularly those residing in interior coalfield regions. Through practical training and industry exposure, PMIS is helping youth develop employable skills without having to move far from their homes.

As part of this initiative, WCL is offering 150 technical internships, reinforcing its focus on empowering youth and expanding access to career-oriented training opportunities.

To strengthen outreach beyond digital platforms, MY Bharat and the Corporate Affairs Ministry have also organized physical internship and awareness camps in cities like Chennai, Pune, and Dantewada. These regional camps enabled candidates to interact directly with employers, understand available professional roles, and receive hands-on assistance with their application formalities, drawing strong participation from hundreds of aspiring professionals.

This collaborative initiative aims to significantly strengthen India’s youth employability ecosystem by creating structured, accessible pathways to corporate internships. By combining digital mobilization with targeted grassroots outreach, the program successfully bridges the gap between youth talent and industry requirements, driving forward the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 by equipping young citizens with future-ready skills and invaluable corporate exposure.

To ensure inclusivity, the government is prioritizing applications from SC, ST, OBC, and disabled candidates, promoting equal opportunities for youth from all backgrounds. In this second phase, more than 100,000 new internships are being made available, with over 300 companies from various sectors—including oil, gas, banking, and FMCG—participating in the initiative. The central government, along with these companies, is actively conducting awareness programs in educational institutions and utilizing digital and social media campaigns to connect with more young individuals across the country.

With the deadline of the second phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) being extended from March 12 to March 31, 2025,  Prime Minister internship scheme ( The PMIS ) had garnered more than 600,000 applications, this round seeks to provide practical experience and skill-building opportunities across 730 districts in the country.The PMIS aims to offer over one crore internship opportunities to young Indians, as announced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.