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LG Saxena launches youth internship portal for Ladakh
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday launched 'Zhabstok Ladakh', an official youth internship portal aimed at involving young people in governance. Under the initiative, 2,000 youth will be selected for a…
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday launched 'Zhabstok Ladakh', an official youth internship portal aimed at involving young people in governance. Under the initiative, 2,000 youth will be selected for a three-month internship across 25 departments of the Ladakh administration, receiving a monthly honorarium of Rs 5,000.
The portal will accept registrations from August 22 to September 5, with document verification from September 6 to 14. The internship will commence on September 17, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, observed as 'Seva Diwas'. Based on performance, the internship of the best candidates may be extended by an additional three months.
Saxena said the programme aims to create an institutional mechanism for youth to become active partners in governance. Participants will receive certificates upon completion to strengthen their academic and professional profiles. Candidates will be allotted departments based on their skills and interests.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The programme targets Ladakh's young population, where a large proportion is under 30, but the administration faces challenges of remote geography and limited departmental capacity. The Rs 5,000 monthly stipend is modest, likely covering local expenses. The key metric to watch is how many of the 2,000 slots are filled by September 17, and whether the portal's single-application model simplifies access for students in far-flung areas. The initiative mirrors similar state-level internship schemes but is the first dedicated youth portal for a Union Territory.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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