The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is currently running an internship program aimed at women. In a written reply to an inquiry during the Lok Sabha Monsoon session, the Ministry specified that this initiative is available to women students, scholars, social activists, and educators aged between 21 and 40 years.
As per the Ministry, the objective of the program is to acquaint participants with policies and schemes pertaining to women and children through a short-term engagement. “Interns will engage in pilot projects and micro-studies that focus on the ongoing activities of the Ministry,” it stated in its response.
The Ministry indicated that upon finishing the internship, participants are anticipated to contribute insights for policy development. These contributions may include empirical analyses, reports, or policy papers, which, as the Ministry noted, can assist in “bridging information gaps on matters related to women and children.”
How to apply for the MWCD Internship Programme
Step 1: Visit the official MWCD portal at wcd.intern.nic.in.
Step 2: Ensure that you are applying within the first ten days of the month preceding your desired internship term (for instance, apply from June 1 to June 10 for the August-September term).
Step 3: Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a Statement of Purpose (SOP) that outlines your interest in issues concerning women and children.
Step 4: Complete the application form on the portal and upload your CV and SOP to finalize your submission.
Ministry of Women and Child Development Internship: Categories and Selection Process
The guidelines categorize applicants into two groups: working and non-working. The working group comprises teachers, scholars, and social activists, whereas the non-working group includes students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.
Selection is conducted to promote regional and demographic diversity. “Interns are selected from both rural and urban backgrounds, as well as from all geographical zones, including North, South, East, West, Central, and North-East,” the Ministry stated. It also mentioned that women from non-tier-I cities and rural regions are included in the selection pool.
Ministry of Women and Child Development Internship: Key Dates
The program operates in four batches each financial year — May-June, August-September, November-December, and February-March.
Each batch has a duration of two months and can host up to 20 participants.
The Ministry further clarified that selected interns may also be assigned to additional pilot projects and studies that are being conducted during their internship period.
