Maharashtra government has selected 40 youth for its unique Chief Minister Internship programme for 2015.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the programme in state secretariat today.
He also had a conversation with the 40 candidates selected by his office through a selection process.
Around 4,993 applicants enrolled online for the programme and out of them, 100 top candidates were interviewed for the internship programme and 40 were selected for the first year.
"Not only the interns would get to learn but the government too would get a fresh perspective which in turn will be beneficial for the society," Fadnavis said.
He added that interns will not only gain experience through the internship program, but will also be able to share the skills and knowledge they have, with the government.
"By keeping values and aspirations of the people in mind, I am sure we can take this program to greater heights in the coming years," he added.
The Chief Minister had launched a drive to rope in graduates and post-graduates from recognised universities and institutes for effective implementation of his government's flagship programmes.
The graduates from any discipline who have secured first class, all aged under 25 years, will join CMO for a period of 11 months on a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000.
Graduates having a relevant work experience of at least one year with public sector undertaking, corporate or Non government Organisation of repute were also eligible for this internship programme.
