The Inland Waterways Authority of India Internship Scheme

Description
Inland Waterways Authority of India IWAI ; a statutory body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has introduced a scheme named " The Inland Waterways Authority of India Internship Scheme ". This Internship Programme will provide an excellent opportunity to interns to familiarize them with the overall proves of development of Inland Waterways Authority of India at the macro level. Objectives of this Scheme are as under: - To allow young academic talent to be associated with IWAI work for mutual benefit. - The “ Interns ” shall have the opportunity to know about IWAI functioning, understand overall process of development of Inland Waterways Transport IWT of India at the macro level, issues faced and contribute towards inputs, analysis, report writing, proposal preparation work. Other key points of this Scheme: 1. Certificates will be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of their internship and on submission of their Report/paper and its evaluation by the Director/ Director-In Charge level officers in their concerned Division. 1. Interns will be required to have their own laptops. 1. IWAI will provide them with working space. 1. Interns are required to furnish to the Authority a declaration of secrecy before reporting for the internship. 1. The interns will be required to present to the concerned Head of Division a Report/Paper on the allotted subject at the end of the internship. 1. The maximum number of interns during the year 2024-25 to be trained at IWAI are as under : Undergraduate UG is 10 Ten and Post Graduate/Research Scholar PG is 15 Fifteen . <br>

Exclusions
• Internship is neither a job nor any assurance for job in IWAI.
• No accommodation will be provided to interns.
• The internship may be terminated by IWAI by giving one month notice in case the performance of the candidate is not up to the mark.
• Interns not completing the requisite period as stipulated in their offer will not be issued with any certificate.

Benefits
• > **Remuneration**
• Stipend @ ₹ 10,000/- for Undergraduates and ₹ 20,000/- for Post Graduate/ Research Scholars per month will be payable on satisfactory completion of their internships.
• **Note:**
• Last month's remuneration shall be provided on submission of their Report/paper.
• Interns will be eligible for remuneration equivalent to the number of days of attendance in the office against the total number of working days in that month.
• > **Experience Certificate**
• A certificate regarding the successful completion of the Internship shall be issued by IWAI in the enclosed format in [Annexure-B](https://iwai.nic.in/sites/default/files/Internship%20Policy%202024-25-1.pdf) of the Scheme Guidelines.
• **Note:**
• The certificate will be issued upon the submission of their Report/paper and its evaluation by the Director/ Director-In Charge level officers in their concerned Division.

Eligibility Criteria
1. A candidate must be pursuing or have completed a Graduate/PG degree from a recognized university (national as well international) is eligible to apply for the internship provided:
2. Graduates must have a score of at least 75% in the 12th standard.
3. PG students must have obtained 60% marks in graduation.
4. Research scholars must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in a PG degree.

Required Documents
• Letter from the Head of Department/ Principal, indicating their status in the institution.
• "No Objection" from the Head of Department/ Principal.
• Declaration of Secrecy (to be furnished before reporting for the internship)
• A Report/Paper on the allotted subject at the end of the internship.
• Mandatory Feedback to the concerned HoD.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: To Whom Should The Offline Application Be Addressed?
A: The offline application be addressed to the Secretary, Inland Waterways Authority of India, A-13, Sector-1, Noida-201301 or may apply online on the website of IWAI.

Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form?
A: The format of the Application Form can be found in Annexure-A of the Scheme Guidelines.

Q: Does The Applicant Need To Attach His/Her CV Along With The Application Form?
A: Yes, the applicant should mandatorily attach his/her CV along with the application form.

Q: What Documents Are Required To Be Submitted At The Time Of Completion Of The Internship?
A: The following documents are required to be submitted at the time of Completion of the Internship:
1. A Report/Paper on the allotted subject at the end of the internship.
2. Mandatory Feedback to the concerned HoD.

Q: By When Should The Intern Submit The Declaration Of Secrecy?
A: The Declaration of Secrecy should be furnished by the applicant before reporting for the internship.

Q: How Much Shall The Remuneration Be To The Undergraduate Interns?
A: The remuneration to the Undergraduate Interns will be [?] 10,000/- per month.

Q: How Much Shall The Remuneration Be To The Post Graduate/ Research Scholar Interns?
A: The remuneration to the Undergraduate Interns will be [?] 20,000/- per month.

Q: When Will The Amount Of Stipend Be Disbursed To The Interns?
A: The amount of stipend disbursed to the Interns will be payable on satisfactory completion of their internship.

Q: When Will The Remuneration For The Last Month Of The Internship Be Provided To The Interns?
A: Last month's remuneration shall be provided on submission of their Report/paper.

Q: What Logistic Support Will Be Provided By IWAI To The Interns?
A: 1. IWAI will provide them with a working space.
2. In case the intern is required to travel for the work assigned, he/she will be reimbursed for the travelling cost as per the entitlement of the Technical Assistant at IWAI.

Q: Will IWAI Provide A Laptop To The Interns?
A: No, the interns will be required to have their own laptops.