22nd October 2024, Kathmandu
The Government of Nepal is set to offer internship opportunities to students pursuing their Bachelor’s degrees in various fields, including IT, as part of a structured internship program in the public sector.
Nepal Government’s New Internship Program
This move is aimed at bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical experience for students.
“Nepal Government to Provide Internship Opportunities for Bachelor’s Degree Students”
In a recent meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal, the government formed a task force to develop a Standard Format for implementing internships. The task force has been given a 10-day timeframe to create the framework. The secretary overseeing the development management area of the Prime Minister’s Office will lead the task force, with members from the National Planning Commission, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Ministry of Health and Population. The Director-General of the Department of Information Technology will act as the task force’s Secretary.
This initiative is expected to benefit graduates from various fields by providing hands-on experience within the public service sector and aligning academic qualifications with practical skills.
The task force’s recommendations will play a key role in developing a comprehensive and standardized internship model that can be applied across different government sectors.
Key Highlights:
Internship opportunities for Bachelor’s degree students in IT and other fields.
A task force was formed to create a Standard Format for public sector internships.
Members include secretaries from key ministries and the National Planning Commission.
The task force will submit recommendations within 10 days.
This move by the government marks an important step towards empowering students with practical exposure and enhancing their career prospects through public sector internships.
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