**Summary:**
On August 15, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) hosted over 100 interns participating in the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) as special guests for India's 79th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi. The interns engaged in a three-day immersion program from August 14-16. A key event was a special interaction between the PMIS interns and Shri Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, and Smt. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, on August 14. The PMIS, launched in October 2024, is currently in its pilot phase and has engaged over 350 leading companies nationwide with youth participation from 36 States and Union Territories. The MCA also launched a Digital Compendium, a collection of 79 stories from interns across India. The PMIS aims to improve youth employability and foster entrepreneurial thinking. The MCA intends to use the interns' feedback to inform the future development of the PMIS.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Corporate Affairs: The government ministry hosting the PMIS interns and organizing the Independence Day celebrations.
Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): A government program designed to enhance the employability of India's youth by providing internship opportunities. Launched in October 2024.
Independence Day: India's national holiday celebrating its independence.
New Delhi: The location of the national Independence Day celebrations, where the interns will be special guests.
Shri Harsh Malhotra: Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, scheduled to interact with the PMIS interns.
Smt. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee: Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, scheduled to interact with the PMIS interns.
Digital Compendium: A curated collection of 79 inspiring stories from interns across India, showcasing their journeys of growth, learning, and impact; to be launched during the event.
India: The country where the Independence Day celebrations are taking place and where the PMIS program is implemented.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Ministry of Corporate Affairs to Host PMIS Interns as
Special Guests for 79th Independence Day
Celebrations
Posted On: 13 AUG 2025 8:38PM by PIB Delhi
On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs is hosting over
100 interns from across the country as special guests to witness the national celebrations in New
Delhi. These interns, part of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), will participate in a
three-day immersion program from August 14–16 which will provide them an enriching and a
holistic experience.
As part of the festivities, the Ministry will host a Special interaction of PMIS interns with Shri Harsh
Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, and Smt. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Secretary, Ministry of
Corporate Affairs on August 14. These interns- young changemakers, are currently interning with top Indian
companies across different sectors. This event marks a milestone in the pilot phase of PMIS, which was
launched in October 2024 and has already engaged over 350 leading companies nationwide and seen
participation of youth from 36 States and UTs.
A key highlight of the evening will be the launch of the Digital Compendium, a curated collection of 79
inspiring stories from interns across India, showcasing their journeys of growth, learning, and impact.
PMIS is designed to enhance the employability of India’s youth by bridging the gap between academic
learning and workplace readiness. It also aims to spark entrepreneurial thinking by offering firsthand exposure
to how businesses operate, innovate, and grow.
During the interaction, interns will share their transformative experiences—ranging from skill development
and professional adaptation to meaningful contributions at their respective organizations. The Ministry views
this engagement as a vital opportunity to gather feedback and insights that will shape the future of PMIS.
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