Who can apply for the Sahakar Mitra Scheme
Professional graduates in disciplines such as IT, agriculture, allied fields, and others, would be eligible for the internship under the Sahakar Scheme. Professionals pursuing or who have completed their MBA degrees in Cooperation Finance, Agri-Business, Forestry, International Trade, Project Management, Rural Development, and other fields are also qualified. The Union Minister also launched an online application portal for the internship application, which is available on the NCDC website.
Sahakar Mitra Scheme
The Sahakar Mitra Initiative is expected to help cooperative institutions obtain access to fresh and innovative ideas from young professionals, while interns will receive field experience and the confidence to be self-sufficient. The Sahakar Mitra Scheme or a Summer Internship Program has been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(SIP). Another term for it is the Scheme on Internship Program. The initiative is managed by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), which aims to benefit both cooperatives and young professionals (interns). The initiative is intended to be a win-win situation for both cooperatives and young professionals. The concept would also allow academic professionals to develop entrepreneurial responsibilities and leadership through cooperatives like Farmers Producers Organizations (FPO).