• This newly launched initiative aligns with key targets of the National Sports Policy and Khelo Bharat Niti 2025.

Key Details of Comprehensive Internship Policy:
Internships: The new policy will offer a total of 452 internships annually across MYAS and its key bodies: the Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL).
Stipend: As per the new policy, each intern will receive a stipend of Rs 20,000 per month.
Eligibility: The internship is open exclusively to Indian nationals, including undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized universities and sports institutes.
Recruitment Process: The internship will be conducted annually, in two recruitment cycles (i.e. in January and July), through a centralised digital platform, ensuring transparency, inclusivity and merit-based selection.
Internship Duration: The internship typically lasts 6 weeks to 6 months, with interns placed at SAI regional centers, National Centres of Excellence (NCOE), and under various Khelo India schemes to gain hands-on experience.