The Ministry of Tourism has launched a Skill Development Programme with an emphasis on the employability of the skills acquired. Hunar Se Rozgar Programme was started on 19th June 2009 and it is conducted by the Institute of Hotel Management, Shillong. The following courses conducted at IHM, Shillong will be offered :
The North Eastern Council (NEC), headquartered in Shillong, recognizes the importance of providing valuable learning opportunities to students through internship program. This policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for organizing and conducting summer internships at the NEC. This scheme seeks to engage students pursuing Under Graduate/Post Graduate Degrees or are Research Scholars enrolled in recognized University/Institution within India, as "interns". These 'interns" shall be given exposure to various Verticals/Divisions/Units within NEC and would be expected to supplement the process of analysis within NEC through empirical collection and collation of in- house and other information. For the “Interns" the exposure to the functioning of the Government may be an add-on in furthering their future interests. This internship policy involves no financial liability on the part of NEC.
The primary objective of the NEC's internship program is to provide students with practical exposure to the functioning of a regional planning and development organization including analysis. Through meaningful projects and mentorship, interns will have the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to realworld scenarios and gain insights into the socio-economic, cultural, and environmental dynamics of the North Eastern region of India. It will also allow young academic talent to be associated with the NEC work for mutual benefit.
The internship program is open to students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees or are Research Scholars enrolled in EM-15/2/2024-E and M I/11927/2025 recognized University/Institution within India in relevant fields such as social sciences, economics, development studies, environmental studies, public administration, engineering, etc. Applicants must have completed at least two years of their undergraduate program or be enrolled in a postgraduate program at a recognized institution. Preference may be given to students from institutions within the North Eastern region, although applications from students outside the region will also be considered. Applicants fulfilling following conditions are eligible to apply for the internship:
The duration of the internship program at NEC will typically be for a period of maximum 2 months of which one month has to be mandatorily be in person in NEC. The exact dates may vary depending on the academic calendar and organizational requirements.
Interns will be required to have their own laptops. NEC shall provide them working space, internet facility and other necessities EM-15/2/2024-E and M I/11927/2025 as deemed fit by the concerned Sector Heads. If interns are required to conduct field visits, TA/DA may be provided to cover travel and associated expenses.
Interested students should submit their applications through the designated online portal on the NEC website. Till the time the portal is functional, applications in hard copy may be submitted to Secretary, NEC. Applications must include a resume, a statement of purpose outlining the applicant's interest in the internship, academic transcripts, and any other relevant documents as specified in the internship announcement. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo an interview either in person or via video conferencing. Planning Sector of NEC will forward the applications to concerned sectors/vertical.
Selection of interns will be based on academic merit (40%), relevance of the applicant's field of study to the work of NEC (20%), demonstrated interest in the socio-economic development of the North Eastern region(20%), and Computer literacy (20%).The number of interns selected each year will depend on the availability of projects and resources within the organization.
Procedure for Selection and Other Modalities of the Scheme:
The Institute of Hotel Management Shillong is located at the heart of the city’s quiet VIP area, amidst the heather covered slopes and unpolluted pine scented environs-an ideal atmosphere for the young to grow.
