Scholarship
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan - Internship Program(RGSAIP)
Overview
About RGSAIP
The Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, set up to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions in rural India. Its Internship Program is one component of the revamped RGSA framework running from 2022-23 to 2025-26, and it brings students into the work of local self-government.
RGSA is built around capacity building, developing and strengthening the institutions that run village-level governance. The internship extends that same purpose to students, offering a route into the panchayat system and the day-to-day of grassroots administration.
The program is meant for individual students and is offered at the central level, listed for applicants across all states. Its benefit is recorded as composite, a mix of support rather than a single type. Eligibility, the internship duration and any stipend are set by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, so confirm the current terms in the official scheme details before you apply.
Sources: Ministry of Panchayati Raj – Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) · Ministry of Panchayati Raj – MoPR Internship · myScheme – RGSA Internship Program
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Panchayati Raj
Central Government
Centrally Sponsored Scheme
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning, Skills & Employment |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicants i.e., ‘Students’ are enrolled/pursuing Undergraduate/Graduate/Postgraduate degree programme or ‘Research Scholars’ enrolled/pursuing Doctoral (Ph.D.)/Post-Doctoral degree in recognised/reputed University(s)/Institution(s) or completed any of the mentioned course , within last 2 years from India or Abroad are eligible to apply for the Internship Program. | |
| The preferred academic disciplines of Public Policy Studies, Social Policy Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Governance and Public Administration Studies, Rural Development Management, Business Administration, Environment and Energy Studies, Public Health Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, Statistics, Data Analysis, and other relevant Social Sciences, Management, and Engineering streams. | |
| The duration of the Internship Program shall be at least 15 days, but ‘NOT’ exceeding six (6) months. | |
| MoPR shall provide them working space, Internet facility, library access, and other necessary requirements for their assignment(s) and deliverables. Interns will be required to have their own laptop. | |
| The candidates those who are not expecting any stipend/honorarium, may also join by the approval of DH of Program Division for Pro bono manner. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- The period of the internship shall be at least four (4) weeks but not exceeding three (3) months.
- Interns not completing the requisite period will not be issued any certificates.
What you get
Award & benefits
- The selected candidates will receive a certificate of completion.
- The Internship Program, MoPR shall provide a flat rate/amount of Rs.7,000/- per month as ‘stipend’ to the ‘Intern’, depending on the best applicants.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
RGSAIP – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.