Only 8,700 interned for over 1.27 lakh postings: Why are students turning away from the PM Internship Scheme?

The Prime Ministers Internship Scheme (PMIS), launched in October 2024 with the promise of one crore opportunities over five years, has met with limited student participation. Despite lakhs of applications and offers, only a fraction accepted or joined. Concerns over location, duration, and academic priorities highlight why many students are turning away from the schemes ambitious vision.