New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the ‘Viksit Delhi Chief Minister’s Internship Programme’ on Monday. The programme, Gupta said, aims at offering young individuals a grassroots-level understanding of governance, spanning areas such as urban mobility, healthcare systems, waste management, and digital innovation.According to CM, 150 interns, selected through a fair and transparent process to serve for a period of 89 days, will work closely with govt officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders, contributing to projects that directly impact the lives of Delhi citizens. Each intern will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000.Interested candidates will have to submit an online application, which includes four short-answer questions designed to assess their understanding and intent. Based on the quality of these responses, 300 applicants will be shortlisted for the next stage.“These shortlisted candidates will then participate in a one-day intensive boot camp. The final selection of 150 interns will be made on the basis of their essay performance and engagement during the boot camp,” she said. tnn
