Internship scheme of Budget is a joke, says Rahul

Talking about the ‘paid internship scheme’ introduced by the Centre in Budget 2024-25, Rahul said it's a "joke".

The scheme aims to target 1 crore youth over the next five years by providing government-mandated internships in the top 500 companies across the country. Each intern will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 and a one-time assistance sum of ₹6,000. Participating companies will cover the training costs for interns, partially funded through their CSR budget.