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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
468 applicants got 184 internship offers under PMIS pilot project in DK, Udupi districts
In all, 468 people filed 1,275 applications in the first and second rounds of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) pilot project in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, according to the Union government. The number of offers by companies stood at 184, Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport and Highways, told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. He replied to an unstarred question by member Narayana Koragappa. The Minister said that PMIS was announced in the 2024-25 Budget. It aims to provide internship opportunities to 1 crore youth in the top 500 companies in five years. As an initiation to this scheme, a pilot project for providing 1.25 lakh internships in one year was launched on October 3, 2024. Of 468 applicants, 266 were from Dakshina Kannada and 202 from Udupi district, the Minister said. He said that 698 of 1,275 applications were from Dakshina Kannada and the remaining 577 from Udupi district. Of the number of internship offers made, 106 were for applicants from Dakshina Kannada and 78 for those from Udupi, he said. In Karnataka Mr. Malhotra said that in the first round of the project, partner companies made over 82,000 internship offers, out of which over 3,098 were made to candidates from Karnataka. In the second round of the project, as on July 30, 2025, partner companies made over 74,000 offers across the country, of which over 2,245 were made to candidates from Karnataka. Currently, rolling out of offers and the process of acceptances/ joining by interns in round II is in progress, he said. In the first round of the project, the partner companies posted over 1.27 lakh internship opportunities across the country. In the next round, which commenced on January 9, 2025, 327 companies posted over 1.18 lakh internship opportunities (new and edited unfilled opportunities of previous round) across 735 districts of the country, he added.
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Business Standard
01-08-2025
- Business Standard
PM's Internship Scheme: What's working, what's not, what it teaches youth
A look at the varied experiences of Prime Minister's Internship Scheme - what's working, what's not, and what it's teaching India's youth Georgie Koithara Ruchika Chitravanshi New Delhi Listen to This Article At the Pune office of a technology major, Yash Padwalkar from Solapur (Maharashtra) began by upskilling in Cloud computing and data engineering before gradually taking on real tasks. A BTech in computer engineering from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Padwalkar says when he applied for the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS), he didn't even own a laptop. 'I was learning programming on YouTube, on my phone.' Besides a laptop, the scheme, he adds, gave him access to premium learning resources and the kind of industry exposure that would have otherwise been elusive. Running as a pilot project since October 2024,
Malaysian Reserve
31-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Chooses Kahua to Modernize Construction Management
ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 31, 2025 /CNW/ — Kahua, a leading provider of capital programs and construction project management information systems (PMIS), is proud to announce that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), one of the most critical federal agencies, has chosen the Kahua platform to modernize their construction management. USACE, in collaboration with construction partners, executes billions of dollars yearly to deliver global engineering and construction projects, including infrastructure, dams, levees, military facilities, and navigation projects, for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other civilian agencies. 'Our Construction Management Innovation Strategy includes the pillars of people, process, technology and continuous improvement to serve as a springboard for our digital transformation. This multi-faceted approach is essential for leading change in a large organization like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,' said Chief of Construction for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 'With so many inconsistencies across districts due to technologies that have not kept pace with our industry partners, we needed a tool that would help enforce standards in how we work, across departments and into the field.' 'The main purpose of our technology modernization office is to figure out the deployment of technology to the practitioners in the field. I see it as a massive force multiplier for the agency and hopefully for the industry.' Due to Kahua's proven federal and DoD experience, secure and scalable platform, world-class support, and robust partnership marketplace, USACE chose Kahua for Federal as their construction project management system to deliver efficiencies and collaboration across agencies. 'We're proud to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with tools to improve efficiency and security, especially during a time of heightened scrutiny,' says Kahua Co-Founder and President Brian Moore. 'USACE joins 15 other federal agencies we already serve, reinforcing Kahua's commitment to serving the federal government.' With a modern construction project management platform, USACE is now aligned with industry best practices that prioritize efficiency and transparency. They have streamlined workflows, gained visibility into project risks, and improved cost management. The organization's many stakeholders will be able to use a single source of information and be better prepared for future business process innovations. About Kahua Kahua is a leading provider of asset centric construction project management and analytics software for the government, healthcare, education, commercial and energy sectors. Our platform – the most secure in the industry – helps owners and contractors improve efficiency, reduce costs and manage risk across the entire project lifecycle. Our unique asset-centric approach streamlines the asset handover process. With purpose-built solutions for vertical markets and a low-code environment, users can be up and running quickly, with the flexibility to conform to their specific requirements over time. To learn more, visit us here. Contact:Alyce MentonSr. Director of MarketingKahuaamenton@
Cision Canada
31-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Chooses Kahua to Modernize Construction Management
ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 31, 2025 /CNW/ -- Kahua, a leading provider of capital programs and construction project management information systems (PMIS), is proud to announce that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), one of the most critical federal agencies, has chosen the Kahua platform to modernize their construction management. USACE, in collaboration with construction partners, executes billions of dollars yearly to deliver global engineering and construction projects, including infrastructure, dams, levees, military facilities, and navigation projects, for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other civilian agencies. "Our Construction Management Innovation Strategy includes the pillars of people, process, technology and continuous improvement to serve as a springboard for our digital transformation. This multi-faceted approach is essential for leading change in a large organization like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers," said Chief of Construction for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "With so many inconsistencies across districts due to technologies that have not kept pace with our industry partners, we needed a tool that would help enforce standards in how we work, across departments and into the field." "The main purpose of our technology modernization office is to figure out the deployment of technology to the practitioners in the field. I see it as a massive force multiplier for the agency and hopefully for the industry." Due to Kahua's proven federal and DoD experience, secure and scalable platform, world-class support, and robust partnership marketplace, USACE chose Kahua for Federal as their construction project management system to deliver efficiencies and collaboration across agencies. "We're proud to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with tools to improve efficiency and security, especially during a time of heightened scrutiny," says Kahua Co-Founder and President Brian Moore. "USACE joins 15 other federal agencies we already serve, reinforcing Kahua's commitment to serving the federal government." With a modern construction project management platform, USACE is now aligned with industry best practices that prioritize efficiency and transparency. They have streamlined workflows, gained visibility into project risks, and improved cost management. The organization's many stakeholders will be able to use a single source of information and be better prepared for future business process innovations. About Kahua Kahua is a leading provider of asset centric construction project management and analytics software for the government, healthcare, education, commercial and energy sectors. Our platform – the most secure in the industry – helps owners and contractors improve efficiency, reduce costs and manage risk across the entire project lifecycle. Our unique asset-centric approach streamlines the asset handover process. With purpose-built solutions for vertical markets and a low-code environment, users can be up and running quickly, with the flexibility to conform to their specific requirements over time. To learn more, visit us here. SOURCE Kahua, Inc.
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Business Standard
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
PMIS needs independent review, relaxed norms for inclusion: Parl panel
The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) must undergo periodic independent evaluations to improve transparency and should ease eligibility norms for marginalised and economically weaker candidates, the Standing Committee on Finance has recommended. In its report submitted to Parliament on Thursday, the committee, chaired by Member of Parliament Bhartruhari Mahtab, said challenges relating to inclusivity, monitoring, stakeholder participation, and post-internship outcomes continue to impact the scheme's budget efficiency. The scheme was allocated Rs 2,000 crore in the Budget Estimates for FY25, but the Revised Estimates reduced this to Rs 380 crore. 'These funds suffice for the pilot phase, but dynamic reassessment of financial needs is crucial for scaling up,' the panel noted. The committee raised concerns over the blanket exclusion of candidates from families of regular government employees, calling the provision unwarranted. Many such families, it noted, may still require support under the scheme. It also emphasised that lack of support for living expenses could prevent candidates from remote or underserved regions from participating, thereby weakening the programme's inclusivity and limiting the diversity of talent. Further, the panel urged the government to build a robust system to monitor and track the internship-to-employment conversion rate, calling it a key success metric for the scheme. To broaden the scheme's reach, the panel recommended stronger engagement with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and regional stakeholders to ensure inclusive sectoral and geographic representation across the internship programme. The committee also addressed delays under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), recommending the creation of fast-track tribunals with strict timelines for high-priority cases. To enhance efficiency, it also proposed exploring a public-private partnership (PPP) model to streamline judicial processes—citing the success of privatised Seva Kendras—and called for improved infrastructure for the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). In its response, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs told the committee that changes to the IBC and reforms to strengthen both tribunal and appellate mechanisms would be initiated. 'Additional tribunals will be established,' it said. The panel urged the government to 'provide clearer guidelines on the treatment of government dues, especially taxes and penalties, ensuring equitable and transparent resolution of government claims.' The committee also recommended mandating a 14-day processing period for insolvency applications and raising competency standards for resolution professionals through rigorous certification, specialised training, and independent performance reviews. 'By addressing delays, competency gaps, and broadening stakeholder engagement, along with leveraging technology and domain expertise, the IBC can further enhance its impact on India's economy, ensuring faster resolutions and boosting investor confidence,' the panel concluded. Taking note of the discontinuation of disinvestment targets, the Standing Committee on Finance, in its report submitted to the Parliament on Thursday, pressed upon the government to keep in mind the importance of strategic disinvestment in reducing the fiscal burden and promoting efficiency. The government told the committee that a calibrated disinvestment strategy is an integral part of the value creation process, keeping the interests of minority shareholders in mind. The standing committee in its report on the Department of Economic Affairs, stressed on the need for realistic preparation of estimates and efficient utilisation of allocated funds. 'The Department of Economic Affairs, being the nodal Department in formulation of the Budget, is expected to observe the requisite financial norms and maintain fiscal prudence while making budgetary allocations,' the panel said. Noting that budget estimates for interest payments on both gross and net basis have shown an increase over the years, the committee said, 'Given that the interest payment estimates are closely linked to market conditions; building budget buffer would allow the Government to respond swiftly and flexibly during any adversities that may arise due to global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments.' The panel has asked the government to explore all possible ways and means in collaboration with State Governments to achieve more consistent inflation control across the country. The committee in its report also appreciated the increased allocation for capital expenditure, which it said would enhance India's global competitiveness and fast-track sustainable economic development.
