AICTE’s National Internship Portal records 4.7 crore student registrations in 4.5 years
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Why in news
The AICTE reported that its National Internship Portal registered over 4.7 crore students in 4.5 years to bridge the gap between academic theory and workplace reality.
Background
The National Internship Portal is managed by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). It has offered over 79.57 lakh internship opportunities and facilitated the completion of internships for more than 32.78 lakh students.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyAICTE: All India Council of Technical Education
- SchemeNEAT: National Educational Alliance for Technology
- SchemeNETF: National Educational Technology Forum
- FactThe portal recorded 4.7 crore student registrations in 4.5 years
- FactOver 79.57 lakh internship opportunities were offered through the portal
For Mains
Q. Discuss how digital platforms and public-private partnerships can bridge the skill gap between academic curricula and industry requirements in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Skill mismatch: Disconnect between theoretical academic knowledge and practical workplace competencies in technical domains
- Public-private synergy: Leveraging corporate expertise from firms like Microsoft and Google for curriculum alignment
- Scalability of digital infrastructure: Utilizing centralized portals to democratize internship access for students in rural areas
Keywords: Skill Gap · Public-Private Partnership · Vocational Training · Digital Infrastructure · Curriculum Alignment
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