SAHAKAR MITRA: NCDC’s Scheme on Internship Programme
SAHAKAR MITRA is an internship program by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) that gives professional graduates 4 months of hands-on experience in cooperative development and agricultural finance. Selected interns receive a total of ₹45,000 (₹10,000/month for 4 months plus ₹5,000 for report expenses). Apply online at sip.ncdc.in — only 60 seats are available nationally each year.
About This Scheme
SAHAKAR MITRA is an internship program by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) that gives professional graduates 4 months of hands-on experience in cooperative development and agricultural finance. Selected interns receive a total of ₹45,000 (₹10,000/month for 4 months plus ₹5,000 for report expenses). Apply online at sip.ncdc.in — only 60 seats are available nationally each year.
Full official description
The "SAHAKAR MITRA Scheme on Internship Programme (SIP)" was introduced by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in the year 2012-13 with an objective to provide work-related learning experience in the core and special fields of functioning of NCDC to students of professional courses and to project contribution and achievements of NCDC in the development of cooperatives. Subsequently, the scheme was expanded to cover different states by offering SIP to students (in 2nd year of MBA Agri-Business) from State Agricultural Universities in the states where NCDC’s Regional Offices are located. Interns have gained valuable knowledge and experience in the cooperative sector over the years. Under the programme, NCDC will provide short-term (not exceeding four months) opportunities to young professionals to acquire learning experience by applying skills and knowledge in an organizational context to facilitate professional development. The programme aims at providing an opportunity for professional graduates to get experience in areas of functioning of NCDC and related aspects of cooperatives.
Objectives:
To provide a deep immersion opportunity to professional graduates on the role, contribution and impact of NCDC and also cooperatives.
To enable the professional graduates, to learn the context and practical working of NCDC and cooperatives.
To orient professional graduates to the cooperative business model and engage themselves in start-up cooperatives.
To enable professional graduates to take up leadership and /or entrepreneur roles in FPO organized under Cooperative Acts.
To assist needy cooperatives in the preparation of business plans and projects.
Benefits
- ₹10,000/month for 4 months (₹40,000 total)
- ₹5,000 lump sum for data collection and report preparation
- Total financial support of ₹45,000 over the 4-month internship
- Practical experience at NCDC's Head Office, Regional Offices, or LINAC
- Certificate of completion upon successful submission of internship report
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, Fisheries, Horticulture, Textiles, Handloom, or IT; OR be pursuing/completed MBA Agri Business, MBA Coop, M.Com, MCA, MBA Finance, MBA Rural Development, or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Must be recommended by the Head of Department of a UGC/AICTE/ICAR recognized institution
- Can be taken as an intern only once (not more than once)
- Maximum of 2 interns per year from the same institution
- Maximum of 2 interns at any Regional Office simultaneously
How to Apply
Application Process:
Step 01: Visit the official Portal NCDC: Sahakar Mitra Step 02: First click on ‘New Registration’ and fill in the relevant details like Name, e-mail ID, Date of birth, Mobile number, etc., and generate the password. Step 03: After submitting the registration form, a verification link will be sent on the email ID. After clicking on the verification link, the registration process will be completed. Step 04: After successful registration, the candidate can login by entering the user name (Email ID) and password. Step 05: After login, the ‘Sahakar Mitra Internship Application Form’ is open and the applicant can fill all the relevant details and upload the documents as per the guidelines. Step 06: Click the ‘save’ button as well as ‘Agree with the above declaration’ and submit the form. Step 07: Candidate registration is complete and gets the registration number.
Process of Selection:
- Prospective interns will be shortlisted by committees, as may be prescribed by MD from time to time, on the basis of screening of their bio-data and recommendations of the sponsoring institutions.
- Placement of interns will be made at HO / LINAC / ROs depending upon the preference of the interns and the requirement of NCDC.
- The intern will be supervised by an officer designated as ‘Mentor’ for the purpose of providing orientation, guidance, special assignment, and other SIP-related activities.
- In the case of interns at RO, he /she would be expected to focus on a cooperative and prepare a business plan/project report on the expansion of business of the cooperative society. The intern will submit a written report, within two weeks of completion of his/her internship, giving a detailed description of the work completed. He/ she will highlight the experience gained and how he/she plans to use it further.
- The business plan/project report / detailed report submitted by the intern will be the property of NCDC and the intern would have no claim on its use in any manner.
- Findings of study, research, and analysis by the intern shall not be used for publication by the intern.
- There shall be no liability, whatsoever, on NCDC on account of action or inaction or on findings of the business plan/project report / detailed report submitted by the intern or action taken by him/ her during SIP.
Submission of Report:
The intern shall submit 5 copies of a fair typed report in bound form along with a soft copy, to NCDC as a part of SIP.
Contact Details:
National Cooperative Development Corporation, An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization A Statutory Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare 4, Siri Institutional Area, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 Tel:+91-11-26962478,26960796 , Fax: +91-11-26962370, 26576032 Website: https://www.ncdc.in/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'SAHAKAR MITRA Scheme on Internship Programme (SIP)'?
Under the scheme, NCDC will provide short-term (not exceeding four months) opportunities to young professionals to acquire learning experience by applying skills and knowledge in an organizational context to facilitate professional development.
What is the objective of the SIP?
The objective of the scheme is to provide work-related learning experience in the core and special fields of functioning of NCDC to students of professional courses and to project contribution and achievements of NCDC in the development of cooperatives.
What is the aim of the scheme?
The Scheme aims at providing an opportunity for professional graduates to get experience in areas of functioning of NCDC and related aspects of cooperatives.
When was the SIP introduced, and why?
The SIP was introduced in the year 2012-13 to facilitate work-related learning experiences for students and contribute to the development of cooperatives.
How has the SIP evolved over the years?
Originally launched for general professional courses, the scheme expanded to include students in the 2nd year of MBA Agri-Business from State Agricultural Universities in states where NCDC's Regional Offices are located.
What is the maximum duration of the internship period at NCDC?
The internship period at NCDC shall not exceed four months for a person.
Is the financial support meant to cover only out-of-pocket expenses?
Yes, the consolidated monthly amount of [?]10,000/- is intended to partly cover the interns' out-of-pocket expenses during the four-month SIP.
What is the total financial support offered by NCDC during the SIP?
The total financial support provided by NCDC to interns during the SIP is [?]45,000/-, inclusive of the consolidated monthly amount and expenses related to report preparation.
Where will the interns be placed?
Interns will be placed at the Head Office (HO), LINAC, or Regional Offices (ROs) based on their preferences and the requirements of NCDC.
Can a person participate in the internship program more than once?
No, a person cannot be taken as an intern more than once as per the program guidelines.
How can I apply for Sahakar Mitra?
Visit the official Portal NCDC: Sahakar Mitra (https://sip.ncdc.in/Default.aspx)
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Recommendation letter
- Identity proof
- All relevant educational documents
- An e-mail id
- A mobile number