Internship Scheme Of The Department Of Economic Affairs

The scheme "Internship Scheme Of The Department Of Economic Affairs" has been implemented by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, aiming to familiarize selected candidates with the overall process of formulation of economic policies at the macro level and provide an opportunity to carry out brief research investigations into key economic issues/problems faced by the country and offer solutions for the same. Through this scheme, internship opportunities along with token remuneration are provided to outstanding Post Graduate and PhD students in Economics, Law, Finance, and Management from reputed institutions. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance. Under the scheme, interns are attached to Joint Secretaries, Directors, or the Office of the Chief/Principal Economic Adviser for research and policy-related assignments. The internship covers areas such as capital markets, economic reforms, exchange management, foreign investment, monetary policy, fiscal policy, inflation management, debt management, bilateral investment treaties, and infrastructure financing. Interns are expected to prepare reports/papers, present their findings before concerned divisions, and provide feedback on completion of the internship. The scheme also provides office space, computer facilities, and internet support to selected interns. > Objective: - To familiarise selected candidates with the overall process of formulation of economic policies of the Government at the macro level. - To provide an opportunity to carry out brief research investigations into key and specific economic issues/problems faced by the country. - To encourage interns to offer solutions for identified economic issues/problems.