PM Internship scheme: Men dominate with 72% share, women's participation expected to rise

The PM Internship scheme reveals a gender disparity, with men comprising 72% of interns compared to women's 28% during the pilot phase. This imbalance is attributed to limited opportunities outside home districts and inadequate lodging. The government plans to increase intake fivefold, aiming for 1.5 million internships in FY26 with a budget of ₹10,831 crore, offering each intern ₹60,000 annually.