81 pc India Inc backs PM’s internship scheme, embraces internships through CSR: Report [Video]

More than 80 per cent of India Inc is in support of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme 2024 and is making great strides to align their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives with the scheme, according to a report on Thursday.

The report by TeamLease EdTech, based on insights from 932 companies, emphasise the growing role of internships in bridging skill gaps and advancing employability for youth in India.

The report highlights that over 76 per cent of companies are prioritising technology roles within their internship programmes, showcasing the industry’s focus on digitally skilled talent to meet evolving demands. In addition, 73 per cent of companies intend to absorb at least 10 per cent of their interns as full-time employees upon the completion of the internship programmes.

The report also identified widespread support for expanding the scheme, with 81 per cent of companies advocating for its extension to all corporations.

A majority of respondents (73 per cent) …