Forest And Climate Change Internship Scheme
Internship at Ministry of Environment · ₹10,000/month · climate and forest policy
The Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme lets graduate, post-graduate, and research students work directly within the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change across its various divisions and units. Interns get real-world exposure to India's forest policy and climate governance while earning a stipend. Selected students receive ₹10,000 per month for the duration of the internship.
About This Scheme
The Forest and Climate Change Internship Scheme lets graduate, post-graduate, and research students work directly within the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change across its various divisions and units. Interns get real-world exposure to India's forest policy and climate governance while earning a stipend. Selected students receive ₹10,000 per month for the duration of the internship.
Full official description
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has an Internship Scheme for students. The Scheme seeks to engage students, with Graduation/Postgraduation Degrees, as well as Research Scholars, enrolled in recognized Universities / Institutions within India, or abroad, as “Interns”. These "Interns" shall be inducted all over the country in various Divisions/Units of the Ministry, ils Integrated Regional Offices, Autonomous, Organisations, Subordinate Offices, and ENVIS (Resource Partners & Hubs). These “Interns”, in turn, would be expected to supplement the process of analyzing within the Ministry and its other formations through the empirical collection and collation of in-house and other information. For the "Interns" the exposure to the functioning of the Ministry and its other formations may be an add-on in furthering their future interests.
Purpose
To allow short-term exposure to "selected candidates" with different Divisions/Units of the Ministry and its other formations as interns. A list of domains/areas for which the Internship is available at Annexure-I.
Objectives
To allow young academic talent to be associated with the Ministry's work for mutual benefit.
The "Interns" shall have an opportunity to know about the Government functioning and Regulatory and Development Policy issues and contribute to its amendment, if required, by generating inputs such as empirical analysis, briefing reports, policy papers; etc.
A candidate can apply for the Internship Scheme only once during the financial year.
Period
The period of the Internship shall not exceed 3 months.
Attendance
The attendance record and the details of work shall be maintained by the Heads of the Divisions/Units;
Training Schedule
The internship shall be conducted twice in a financial year.
Summer Internship
Winter Internship
The time schedule shall be made available on the website of this Ministry from time to time.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of ₹10,000 for the duration of the internship
- No stipend paid if the intern leaves before completing one full month
- Stipend is proportionate for partial months after the first month
- Absence of more than 3 days in any month reduces the stipend proportionately
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Pursuing Graduation, Post Graduation, or research from any recognized university or institution in India or abroad
- Any discipline may apply; however, MSc or PGDM students from IIFM are given preference
- Ministry may set additional eligibility criteria or limit applicants based on the number of applications per domain
- Internship is available across multiple locations in India (assigned by the Ministry)
Exclusions
- Not available to applicants who have already completed any internship in this Ministry, regardless of the discipline
How to Apply
- Visit 164.100.160.232/internship and click "Apply Online."
- Fill in mandatory fields: name, date of birth, course/stream, institute, duration, and area of interest.
- Upload a passport-size photograph (JPG, max 1 MB), academic marksheet, and a supervisor/HOD letter.
- Submit the application within the specified window.
- Selected candidates are notified and given a joining date. Stipend is paid proportionately for the duration completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should Be The Filetype And The Filesize For Uploading The Photograph?
The Passport Size photograph with Signature should be in JPG format and should be of maximum 1MB in Size.
What Should Be The Filetype And The Filesize For Uploading The No Objection Certificate (NOC)?
The No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Institution should be in PDF format and should be of maximum 5MB in Size.
What Fields Of The Online Application Form Are Mandatory?
The following fields of the online application form are mandatory: Name of the Applicant; Date of Birth; Address for Communication; E-mail ID; Mobile No; Area of Interest; Educational Qualification; Studying at Present (Details); Whether Presently Employed; Experience; Extracurricular Activities; Any other relevant information.
What Shall Be The Composition Of The Internal Scrutiny Committe? By Whom Should It Be Formulated?
The Divisional Head will formulate an Internal Scrutiny Committee with the composition of other relevant subject experts in the Unit and any other officers.
How Do I Know If I Am Selected For The Internship?
The list of the selected candidates will be displayed on the website of the Ministry.
Can The Students Who Are Studying In A Foreign University Also Apply For This Internship?
Yes, the applicant should be pursuing Graduation or Post Graduation or Research Work from any Recognized University/Institute within India or Abroad.
Is There Any Reservation / Preference / Priority While Selecting A Candidate As An Intern?
Students who are pursuing MSc. Or PGDM from IIFM will be given preference.
How Much Stipend Will Be Paid To The Interns?
The quantum of stipend to be paid to the Interns shall be [?] 10,000/- per month.
By Whom Shall The Internship Completion Certificate Be Issued?
A Certificate regarding the successful completion of the Internship shall be issued by the Divisional Head of the concerned Division in the format as available in 'Annexure-Il".
What Are The Rules Regarding Absenteeism?
Absence of the Interns from attending the assigned task in the Ministry for more than 3 days in a month shall cause a deduction of stipend amount equivalent to the number of days in excess of 3 days.
How Much Stipend Shall Be Payable In Case The Leaves The Internship Before The Completion Of One Month?
No stipend shall be paid if the student leaves the internship before the completion of one month.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size photograph with signature (JPG, max 1 MB)
- Marksheet or degree of graduation/post-graduation
- Letter from supervisor, Head of Department, or Principal confirming enrollment and authorising the internship