The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy aimed at creating a structured, large-scale platform for nurturing young talent and strengthening the country’s sports ecosystem. The Ministry said that the initiative will provide meaningful internship opportunities to college and university students across the Ministry and its autonomous bodies, offering them first-hand exposure to sports governance, administration and allied professional domains. The initiative aims to build a robust talent pipeline in sports governance, administration, sports science, anti-doping, event management and athlete support services.

 

Addressing the launch, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said that the initiative will empower young minds to contribute meaningfully to the country’s sporting journey. The Minister said that the internship programme will enable the youth to gain hands-on experience and make a long-term impact in nation-building through sports and open doors of sports governance and administration for them. Mansukh Mandaviya 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.

 

Under the 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, National Anti-Doping Agency and National Dope Testing Laboratory.