India, Oct. 9 -- In the 21st century, India's guiding mantra-"Digital First" - has become much more than a technological aspiration. It represents a transformative vision that integrates education, innovation, and governance to empower the nation's youth. At the heart of this transformation lies a vital tool - the internship. Once seen as a brief work experience, internships today stand as structured platforms for cultivating employability, creativity, and adaptability, preparing students to thrive in a fast-evolving global economy.
Anchored in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 [Sections 4.26, 11.8, and 17.8], internships are no longer peripheral add-ons to academic learning; they are an integral part of India's education framework....