The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is inviting applications for its official Internship Programme. Check the complete details below to apply.
About the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)
The MWCD Internship Programme is administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India—one of the country’s leading institutions focused on advancing women’s empowerment and child welfare. Formed as a separate Ministry on 30 January 2006, MWCD previously functioned under the Ministry of Human Resource Development since 1985.
MWCD’s primary aim is to address systemic gaps in government action, create gender-equitable frameworks, and implement child-centered programmes and legislation. The Ministry leads several flagship missions related to nutrition, safety, protection, rehabilitation, and empowerment of women and children. It also plays a significant role in:
- Creating national policies
- Implementing welfare schemes
- Coordinating inter-ministerial development initiatives
- Strengthening institutional mechanisms for vulnerable groups
The internship allows participants to observe the functioning of a central government ministry, understand public policy processes, and gain practical exposure to field-based programme planning and evaluation.
About the Internship Opportunity
The MWCD Internship Programme invites women students, scholars, teachers, and social activists who are associated with any academic or non-academic institution. This internship focuses on offering meaningful exposure to MWCD’s schemes, policy functions, and administrative mechanisms.
Interns may engage in:
- Micro-studies and pilot projects aligned with MWCD’s goals
- Policy analysis related to women’s and children’s welfare
- Research assignments supporting programme evaluation
- Documentation and reporting work
- Studying implementation strategies of national schemes
The internship aims to cultivate informed, research-oriented professionals who can contribute to welfare and policy advocacy in various sectors.
Event Timeline
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Window | 1st–10th of the month, 2 months before the chosen term |
| Internship Duration | 2 months |
| Internship Terms | May–June, Aug–Sep, Nov–Dec, Feb–Mar |
Examples of When to Apply
- For May–June → Apply 1–10 March
- For August–September → Apply 1–10 June
- For November–December → Apply 1–10 September
- For February–March → Apply 1–10 December
Once selected, a candidate cannot apply again in that financial year.
Location and Mode
Mode: Offline
Location: Ministry of Women and Child Development, New Delhi
All work is conducted from the Ministry’s Delhi office, giving interns hands-on administrative and policy-level exposure.
Format and Structure
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 months |
| Working Hours | As per Ministry schedule |
| Terms Offered | May–June, Aug–Sep, Nov–Dec, Feb–Mar |
| Mode | Offline |
| Supervisor | MWCD Officials |
Interns may be placed in various departments depending on ongoing projects and Ministry requirements.
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Eligibility & Requirements
This MWCD Internship Programme is exclusively open to:
- Women students enrolled in recognised institutions
- Women scholars and researchers
- Women teachers (academic or non-academic)
- Women social activists affiliated with organisations
Additional guidelines:
- Candidates must be genuinely interested in policy work, social welfare, women’s rights, or child protection
- Once selected for a term, candidates cannot reapply in that financial year
- Interns must comply with the rules mentioned on the MWCD Internship Portal
This programme is ideal for women seeking experience in governance, social sector work, academic research, public administration, or public policy.
Additional Highlights
- Opportunity to participate in policy research and programme analysis
- Exposure to the Ministry’s ongoing schemes and national missions
- Insights into administrative coordination and implementation processes
- Development of research and analytical skills
- Certificate of Internship (as per Ministry norms)
- Meaningful preparation for careers in NGOs, academia, social advocacy, research institutions, and policymaking
This structured programme equips interns with essential skills and a deeper understanding of gender and child development governance.
Contact Information
For queries regarding the MWCD Internship Programme, candidates should refer to the official Internship Portal or the contact details provided in the official notification.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted online through the Ministry’s Internship Programme Portal during the application window.
Click here to Apply
- Official Notification: Click here to View
Only applications submitted between 1st and 10th of the designated month (two months before the relevant internship term) will be considered.
FAQs about the MWCD Internship Programme
1. Who can apply for this internship?
Any woman student, teacher, scholar, or social activist associated with academic or non-academic institutions may apply.
2. Is the internship paid?
The notification does not specify any stipend. Therefore, the internship should be treated as unpaid unless mentioned otherwise by the Ministry.
3. What is the internship duration?
Each internship cycle lasts two months.
4. What is the last date to apply?
Applications must be submitted from 1st to 10th of the month, exactly two months before the selected internship period.
5. Can applicants apply for multiple cycles?
No. Once selected, a candidate cannot apply again for another term in the same financial year.
6. What work will interns be doing?
Interns may undertake micro-studies, assist with policy analysis, support documentation, and study programme implementation methodologies.
