MYAS Launches Comprehensive Internship Programme Offering 452 Paid Positions Annually
New Delhi. : The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched a Comprehensive Internship Programme aimed at creating a structured, large-scale platform to nurture young talent and strengthen India’s rapidly expanding sports ecosystem.
Under the new policy, 452 paid internships will be offered every year across the ministry and its key autonomous institutions, including the Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL).
₹20,000 Monthly Stipend, ₹5.30 Crore Annual Budget
Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of ₹20,000, with the programme backed by a total annual budget of ₹5.30 crore. The initiative is designed to provide students with hands-on professional exposure while building a skilled workforce in sports governance, administration and sports science.
Focus on Practical Learning and Sports Governance
The internship programme will be open to students from colleges and universities and will offer structured exposure to areas such as sports administration, event management, sports science, athlete support, anti-doping education and policy implementation.
Launching the programme, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the initiative would empower young people to actively contribute to the growth of Indian sports, while meeting the increasing demand for professionally trained manpower as India expands its sporting infrastructure and global footprint.
Internships Across Major Sports Institutions
Interns will be placed across MYAS and its major bodies, including SAI, NADA and NDTL. Participants will work closely with domain experts and receive structured onboarding, mentorship and real-time exposure to policy formulation and execution.
Exposure to Flagship Sports Schemes
Interns will directly contribute to national flagship programmes such as Khelo India, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG). They will also gain on-ground experience at SAI stadia, regional centres and National Centres of Excellence.
Over 20 Functional Domains Covered
- The programme will span more than 20 functional domains, including:
- Sports management and administration
- Sports science and research
- Event operations
- Media and communications
- Legal affairs
- IT systems and data analytics
- International sports governance
- Anti-doping education and compliance
Special emphasis will be placed on sports science research, laboratory testing, data analytics and scientific athlete support. Interns placed with NADA will assist in awareness programmes, legal compliance and case management, while those at NDTL will gain exposure to advanced laboratory-based anti-doping processes and research.
Transparent and Inclusive Recruitment Process
MYAS will conduct two recruitment cycles every year, in January and July, through a centralised online portal to ensure transparency, inclusivity and merit-based selection.
Selection process includes:
- Application screening to verify eligibility, academic credentials, Statement of Purpose and No Objection Certificate.
- Merit-based ranking, with weightage given to Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marks, as applicable. Final criteria will be set by the respective organisations as per MYAS SOPs.
Declaration of results after completion of the evaluation process.
Strengthening Clean Sport and Professional Excellence
The Comprehensive Internship Programme aims to promote youth engagement, digital fluency, innovation and entrepreneurship, while creating a pipeline of trained professionals capable of contributing to policy-making, infrastructure development, media outreach, legal frameworks and sports management.
The launch of this initiative marks a significant step towards clean sport, transparent governance and scientific advancement in India’s sports sector, reinforcing the country’s commitment to fair play, athlete welfare and global competitiveness.
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