**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy to nurture young talent and strengthen India’s sports ecosystem. Under this policy, 452 internships will be offered annually across the MYAS and its key institutions. Recruitment cycles will occur twice a year, in January and July.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Internship Overview:**
* The policy aims to create a structured platform for nurturing young talent and strengthening India's sports ecosystem.
* The internships offer first-hand exposure to sports governance, administration, and allied professional domains.
* The initiative aims to build a robust talent pipeline in various sports-related fields.
* **Internship Details:**
* 452 internships will be offered annually across MYAS and its key institutions like SAI, NADA, and NDTL.
* Interns will receive structured onboarding, mentorship from domain experts, and real-time exposure to policy formulation and implementation.
* The internships cover over 20 functional domains, including sports management, sports science, event operations, media and communications, legal affairs, IT systems, international sports governance, and anti-doping.
* Interns will contribute to flagship initiatives such as Khelo India, TOPS, and TAGG.
* **Focus Areas:**
* Emphasis will be given to sports science research, laboratory testing, data analysis, and scientific support to athletes.
* Interns at NADA will assist in anti-doping awareness, legal compliance, case management, and policy support.
* Interns at NDTL will gain exposure to advanced laboratory-based anti-doping processes, including sample analysis and research.
* **Alignment and Objectives:**
* The program aligns with the National Sports Policy and Khelo Bharat Niti 2025.
* It supports India's long-term vision of developing a future-ready sports ecosystem.
* Aims to promote youth engagement, digital fluency, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
* **Recruitment:**
* Two recruitment cycles will be conducted annually in January and July.
* Recruitment will be through a centralized online portal.
**Impact Analysis**
**College and University Students**
* **Impact:** Provides meaningful internship opportunities and first-hand exposure to sports governance, administration, and allied professional domains.
* **Action Required:** Apply for internships through the centralized online portal during the January and July recruitment cycles.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS)**
* **Impact:** Aids in creating a structured, large-scale platform for nurturing young talent and strengthening India's sports ecosystem.
* **Action Required:** Manage the internship program effectively and ensure the online portal is functional during recruitment cycles.
**Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), and National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL)**
* **Impact:** Supports institutional backing with skilled professionals and young talent, facilitating exposure to advanced laboratory-based anti-doping processes.
* **Action Required:** Provide structured onboarding, mentorship, and real-time exposure to policy formulation and implementation for interns.
Key Entities Referenced
Comprehensive Internship Policy: A new policy by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports offering internships across its key institutions to build the next generation of sports professionals.
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS): The central ministry responsible for launching and overseeing the Comprehensive Internship Policy.
Sports Authority of India (SAI): A key institution under the MYAS where internships will be offered.
National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA): A key institution under the MYAS where internships will be offered, focusing on anti-doping efforts.
National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL): A key institution under the MYAS where internships will be offered, focusing on advanced laboratory-based anti-doping processes.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Launches
Comprehensive Internship Policy to Build Next
Generation of Sports Professionals
Under the new policy, 452 internships will be offered annually
across the MoYAS & its key institutions, including the Sports
Authority of India (SAI), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
and National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL)
"Through this internship programme, we are opening the
doors of sports governance and administration to our youth,
enabling them to gain hands-on experience and make a long-
term impact in nation-building through sports,” Dr. Mansukh
Mandaviya, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports
प्रव तथ: 23 DEC 2025 7:32PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) today launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy
aimed at creating a structured, large-scale platform for nurturing young talent and strengthening India’s
sports ecosystem.
The ‘Comprehensive Internship Policy for Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and its
Autonomous Bodies’ will provide meaningful internship opportunities to college and university students
across the Ministry and its autonomous bodies, offering first-hand exposure to sports governance,
administration and allied professional domains.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said that the initiative will empower
young minds to contribute meaningfully to India’s sporting journey.
“The transformation of India’s sports ecosystem requires strong institutional backing supported by skilled
professionals and young talent. Through this internship programme, we are opening the doors of sports
governance and administration to our youth, enabling them to gain hands-on experience and make a long-
term impact in nation-building through sports,” Dr. Mandaviya said.
Under the new policy, 452 internships will be offered annually across the Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports and its key institutions, including the Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Anti-Doping
Agency (NADA) and National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL).
The initiative aims to build a robust talent pipeline in sports governance, administration, sports science,
anti-doping, event management and athlete support services.The programme aligns closely with the objectives of the National Sports Policy and Khelo Bharat Niti
2025, with a strong focus on youth empowerment, capacity building and professionalisation of sports
administration.
The policy further supports India’s long-term vision of developing a future-ready sports ecosystem
capable of sustaining elite performance and hosting major international sporting events.
Dr. Mandaviya further noted that the programme addresses the growing requirement for professionally
trained manpower as India expands its sporting infrastructure, strengthens governance reforms and
enhances its global sporting footprint.
The interns will receive structured onboarding, mentorship from domain experts and real-time exposure to
policy formulation and implementation. They will contribute directly to flagship initiatives such as Khelo
India, Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Target Asian Games Group (TAGG), and gain experience
at SAI Stadia, Regional Centres (RCs) and National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs).
The internships will span over 20 functional domains, including sports management, sports science, event
operations, media and communications, legal affairs, IT systems, international sports governance and anti-
doping. Special focus will be given to sports science research, laboratory testing, data analysis and
scientific support to athletes. Interns placed with NADA will assist in anti-doping awareness, legal
compliance, case management and policy support, while those at NDTL will gain exposure to advanced
laboratory-based anti-doping processes, including sample analysis and research.
The programme seeks to promote youth engagement, digital fluency, innovation and entrepreneurship
while building a pipeline of trained professionals capable of contributing to policy, infrastructure
development, media outreach, legal frameworks, sports science and sports management.
Two recruitment cycles will be conducted every year; in January and July, through a centralised online
portal, ensuring transparency, inclusivity and merit-based selection.
The Comprehensive Internship Programme is a significant step towards promoting clean sport, transparent
governance and scientific advancement, reinforcing India’s commitment to fair play, athlete welfare and
excellence in sports administration.
To know more about the Comprehensive Internship Policy *click here*
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Ayushman Kumar
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