RAMBAN, Jul 7: Government Degree College (GDC) Ramban organized an awareness-cum-counselling session on the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) and the mandatory internship component under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 curriculum under the patronage of the worthy Principal, Prof. Romesh Kumar Atri. The programme was organized by the Internship Committee in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the Advisory Committee of the College.
The programme aimed to create awareness among students about the importance of internships in enhancing practical knowledge, employability, and professional skills. It also familiarized students with the objectives, eligibility criteria, benefits, and registration process of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme.
In his inaugural address, Prof. Romesh Kumar Atri highlighted the growing importance of internships in higher education. He stated that internships provide students with an opportunity to experience real workplace environments, strengthen their practical understanding of academic concepts, and develop essential professional competencies. He urged students to make the best use of the internship opportunities available under various government initiatives.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jawaid Sarver, Convener, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), informed the students about the 15-day mandatory internship prescribed for Semester V students under the NEP-2020 curriculum. He explained the objectives of the internship programme and discussed the various avenues available for students to complete their internships, including government departments, educational institutions, industries, startups, and community-based organizations.
A detailed presentation on the Prime Minister Internship Scheme was delivered by Prof. Aditya Sharma, Convener, Internship Committee. He explained the salient features, eligibility conditions, benefits, and application procedure of the scheme.
He also gave a live demonstration of the registration and application process on the PMIS portal and addressed students’ queries regarding documentation, profile creation, and internship selection.
A large number of students attended the programme and actively participated in the interactive session. The event was coordinated by Dr. Vishal Baloria. Among others present were Dr. Rabinder Gupta, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Prof. Neetu Sharma, Dr. Ranjeet Singh, Prof. Ram Parkash, Dr. Anuj Gupta, Prof. Arjun Gupta, and Dr. Varun Sharma, who appreciated the initiative and encouraged students to actively participate in internship programmes for their academic and professional development.