Chandigarh, Aug. 15 -- On the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, 18 officers from 13 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) were felicitated at district-level ceremonies for their outstanding contribution to the successful implementation of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS).

The honours were presented by the chief guests at the respective events.

A government spokesperson said the PMIS, announced in the Union Budget 2024-25, aims to provide one crore youth with a 12-month internship opportunity in the country's top 500 companies over the next five years.

Eligible candidates include those aged 21 to 24 years who have completed high school, higher secondary, ITI certification, a diploma from a polytechnic, or ...