Sarkari Yojana
SAHAKAR MITRA: NCDC’s Scheme on Internship Programme
About SAHAKAR MITRA: NCDC’s Scheme on Internship Programme
Launched by the National Cooperative Development Corporation, the SAHAKAR MITRA Scheme on Internship Programme (SIP) gives professional graduates hands-on exposure within the cooperative sector. It offers short-term internships lasting up to four months in areas connected with NCDC’s functioning and cooperative operations, helping interns get familiar with the cooperative business model, project preparation, and how such organizations work. The programme also aims to encourage young professionals to support cooperatives, FPOs, and start-up cooperatives by building leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
National Cooperative Development Corporation
Individual
01 Apr 2012
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for SAHAKAR MITRA: NCDC’s Scheme on Internship Programme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
1. Candidates holding either of the following qualifications will be considered eligible:-
A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/…
A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Sciences/ Fisheries/ Horticulture/ Textiles/ Handloom/ IT, duly recommended by the Head of the Department at a UGC/ AICTE/ ICAR recognized University or Institution, as applicable.
An MBA (Agri Business/ Coop/ Finance/ International Trade/…
An MBA (Agri Business/ Coop/ Finance/ International Trade/ Forestry/ Rural Dev/ Project Management), M.Com, MCA, or Inter ICAI/ Inter ICWA qualification (pursuing or completed), duly recommended by the Head of the Department at a UGC/ AICTE/ ICAR recognized University or Institution, as applicable. 2. No individual may undertake the internship more than once. Number of Interns and Location:
Under NCDC guidelines, the total number of interns…
Under NCDC guidelines, the total number of interns across Regional Offices, LINAC, and Head Office is capped at 60 per year.
Each Regional Office may host no more than…
Each Regional Office may host no more than two interns at any given time.
No more than two interns from any single…
No more than two interns from any single institution are permitted per year.
Benefits Provided
SAHAKAR MITRA: NCDC’s Scheme on Internship Programme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Support from NCDC: Over the course of the 4-month SIP, interns receive the following financial support:- Sl. No. Details Amount
A consolidated monthly payment of ₹10,000/- for 4…
A consolidated monthly payment of ₹10,000/- for 4 months, meant to partly cover out-of-pocket expenses ₹40,000/-
A lump sum for report-related work, covering data…
A lump sum for report-related work, covering data collection, analysis, and report preparation ₹5,000/-
Total ₹45,000/- Note
Total ₹45,000/- Note: The consolidated amount for the final month, ₹10,000/-, is released only after the internship is successfully completed, including submission of the required reports. Tenure: Per NCDC guidelines, the internship runs for a maximum of four months.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph
Recommendation letter
Recommendation letter
Proof of identity
Proof of identity
Relevant educational documents
Relevant educational documents
A valid e-mail address
A valid e-mail address
A mobile number Note
A mobile number Note: The recommendation letter can be issued by the Head of the Department at a UGC/AICTE/ICAR recognized University/Institution, addressed to the Regional Director of NCDC, the Chief Director of LINAC, or the Head of the HR Division at NCDC's Head Office, as applicable.
2012-04-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for SAHAKAR MITRA: NCDC’s Scheme on Internship Programme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process:
Go to the official NCDC portal
Go to the official NCDC portal: Sahakar Mitra
Click on 'New Registration' and enter details such…
Click on 'New Registration' and enter details such as Name, e-mail ID, Date of birth, and Mobile number, then set a password.
Once the registration form is submitted, a verification…
Once the registration form is submitted, a verification link is sent to the registered email. Clicking this link finalizes the registration.
After registering successfully, the candidate can login using…
After registering successfully, the candidate can login using the email ID and password.
On logging in, the 'Sahakar Mitra Internship Application…
On logging in, the 'Sahakar Mitra Internship Application Form' opens, where the applicant fills in all necessary details and uploads documents as per the guidelines.
Click 'save', tick 'Agree with the above declaration',…
Click 'save', tick 'Agree with the above declaration', and submit the form.
Registration is now complete, and the candidate receives…
Registration is now complete, and the candidate receives a registration number.
Process of Selection:
Committees prescribed by the MD from time to time shortlist prospective interns based on their bio-data and the recommendations of sponsoring institutions.
Interns are placed at HO, LINAC, or a Regional Office, depending on their preference and NCDC's requirements.
Each intern is guided throughout by an officer designated as 'Mentor', responsible for orientation, guidance, special assignments, and other SIP-related matters.
An intern placed at a Regional Office is expected to work on a cooperative society and develop a business plan or project report for expanding its operations. Within two weeks of finishing the internship, the intern submits a written report detailing the work done, the experience gained, and how it will be applied going forward.
Any business plan, project report, or detailed report submitted becomes NCDC's property, and the intern retains no claim over its subsequent use.
Interns may not use their study, research, or analysis findings for personal publication.
NCDC bears no liability for any action, inaction, findings in the submitted report, or actions taken by the intern during the SIP.
Submission of Report:
As part of SIP, the intern must submit 5 bound copies of a fair typed report, along with a soft copy, to NCDC.
Contact Details:
National Cooperative Development Corporation, An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization
A Statutory Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
4, Siri Institutional Area, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016
Tel:+91-11-26962478,26960796 , Fax: +91-11-26962370, 26576032
Website: https://www.ncdc.in/
Official Application & Website
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