India, April 29 -- India's education system is undergoing significant reform under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Among its most ambitious recommendations is the integration of internship programmes at the school level, especially for students in grades 9 through 12. The rationale is clear: The current education model needs to be strengthened to adequately prepare students for real-life challenges and the evolving job market. School internships offer a practical solution-one that can help close the growing gap between textbook knowledge and essential workplace skills. Bringing internships, typically associated with higher education, into school-level learning is a welcome step.

According to the India Skills Report 2023, 50.3% ...