BHU launches another student oriented initiative for providing professional exposure
India Today
The BHU's varsity launches the Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Internship for its students and the the selected candidates will be offered Rs 20,000 per month for a year.
Committed to the overall development of its students and to preparing them well for future and career challenges, Banaras Hindu University has launched yet another student-oriented initiative, namely Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Internship.
The scheme under the Institution of Eminence, BHU, has been crafted with the aim of offering professional exposure to students and increasing their employability as they venture into professional life after completing university education.
The initiative, besides developing their professional skills, will act as a stepping stone for students to launch their careers.
The one-year internship initially proposes 100 positions during which a selected candidate will be offered a fixed emolument of Rs 20,000 per month. Initially, the internship, has been proposed for five disciplines, which are Library Science, Education, Physical Education, Visual Arts and Performing Arts.
More disciplines may be added to the scheme with time. Those with a degree in any discipline and having been awarded Gold/Silver or Bronze medal in any national or international events will also be eligible to apply for the internship. The selected candidates will be assigned the job place depending on their qualifications and available opportunities.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Sudhir Kumar Jain has said that new opportunities must be created for students to enable them to gain practical and professional experience, which ultimately helps them to excel in their life and career. The Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Internship scheme is a move in this regard.
The scheme is being managed by the Sponsored Research Industrial Consultancy Cell (SRICC). The Vice-Chancellor has constituted a committee to implement the scheme.
