The NIXI Internet Governance Internship Scheme 2025 Launched by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, Govt. of India and Chairman, NIXI, aimed to create expertise in internet governance between Indians, preparing them to take part in global processes.
NIXI’s Internet Governance Internship is a golden opportunity for young people passionate about digital policy that can provide global exposure. By developing a future generation of internet governance experts, NIXI is making a way for a more inclusive and accessible digital world.
NIXI Internet Governance Internship Scheme 2025
On Saturday, 18 January 2025, The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) confirmed the launch of its Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme 2025. The program is basically designed to raise awareness and create expertise in internet governance (IG) in Indian residents.
A fixed stipend of Rs. 20,000/ for each month can be provided to interns along with help to choose one from the available outreach programs. Shri. S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, GOI and Chairman, NIXI, stated that, We need individuals from different fields who can devote their time to internet governance and represent the real worries of our society and country.
Our main goal is to motivate young citizens’ minds to learn, grow, and utilize their knowledge to leave a positive impact on their organizations as well as communities, helping to promote internet growth in an equitable and inclusive way. This Internship scheme is going to shape the future generation of tech policy leaders and Internet Governance experts.
Who is eligible for NIXI Internet Governance Internship Scheme 2025?
Individuals need to satisfy the below listed eligibility requirements if they want to take a part in NIXI Internet Governance Internship Scheme 2025.
- Applicants need to have a permanent residency in India.
- Candidates do not need to hold full-time employment.
- Claimants need to have degrees in B.E./B.Tech, M.Tech/Ph.D. and Public Policy.
- Individuals need to provide proof of a strong academic record.
- Applicants need to have a strong research capacity.
- Candidates need to have some useful skills such as communication skills and interpersonal skills (written and oral).
How can you apply for NIXI Internet Governance Internship Scheme 2025?
- Navigate to the NIXI Internship Scheme website.
- Search out the application form for NIXI Internet Governance Internship Scheme 2025 and then click it.
- Enter all the required information such as your name, address, phone number, email address, degrees and certificates details, academic record details, etc.
- Attach all the necessary documents if needed.
- After double checking all your put details, submit your application form.
- If your application will be approved then you will be called for your interview but your final selection can depend on academic credentials, communication skills and research capacity.
What will be the Duration and Stipend of NIXI Internet Governance Internship Scheme 2025?
The duration of NIXI Internet governance internship program will be six months. From January or February 2025 to July or August 2025. For this scheme, all the interns need to be present in the office. A consolidated stipend of Rs. 20,000 monthly will be delivered to the qualifying individuals.
Interested applicants will be available to choose a full-time internship for a maximum duration of 6 months and a minimum duration of 3 months. Three-month internship programs will start from January or February 2025 to April or May 2025.
The Six-Month Internship Program contains four months of research as well as two months of practicing, with a maximum of four outreach programs. While on the other hand, a Three-Month internship program can provide two months of research as well as one month for practicing, with only two outreach programs.
Certificates and Termination of NIXI Internet Governance Internship Scheme 2025
The officials disclosed that after a successful completion of the internship program, every intern will be able to receive a certificate. It is also announced that NIXI have a right to terminate the internship at any time, with or without informing, for any reasonable purpose.
It is important to know that Interns who will not finish the requisite period of internship program will not be able to get any certificate or stipend. The intern will also be able to terminate the internship program by sending one month’s notice to NIXI.