Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- As part of experiential learning under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Odisha Government has engaged more than 1.18 lakh undergraduate students in internship and community service programmes during the 2025-26 academic session.
Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Friday said the initiative has been implemented in accordance with the guidelines of the University Grants Commission to equip students with practical exposure and grassroots-level understanding of governance and public service delivery.
As mandated under NEP 2020, undergraduate students are required to undertake internships and community service during the fourth semester. The six-week programme provides students with mentorship, f...