Delhi CM introduces internship to engage youths in administration

Rekha Gupta, chief minister, on Monday introduced the Viksit Delhi Chief Minister Internship Programme to engage youths in administration through policy work, field tasks, and implementation assignments. Shortlisted candidates will get ₹20,000 as a stipend each month for the three-month internship.

“This is not just an internship but a golden opportunity for the youth to shape Delhi’s future in collaboration with the government. True development is possible only when the younger generation becomes part of the system,” Gupta said in a post on X. “Our government is committed to integrating their ideas into governance and creating a model of participatory development.”

The process of selection would be done via an online application wherein candidates would be tested for leadership qualities, civic consciousness, and administrative knowledge. Out of the applicants, 300 would be shortlisted for a one-day boot camp including interactive sessions, workshops, and an essay round. Out of these 300, 150 would be chosen.

The internship will be organized in three rounds. The first will expose interns to the functioning of the Delhi government and major policy domains. The second will be field exposure across 70 assembly segments of the city to discern local problems and recommend solutions. The last stage will have interns delegated to government departments to prepare policy papers on 10 essential issues. The two best papers will be handed over to the chief minister.

Candidates can enroll at http://viksitdelhiyuva.org or scan the QR code shared.

The office of the chief minister stated that the programme aims to develop "viksit Delhi ambassadors"—young leaders who will take forward the vision of city development on campuses, in communities, and online.

"This visionary project is aimed at familiarizing youth with the issues of governance and giving them solution-developing skills, enhancing democratic engagement in decision-making," Gupta said.