🎓 Bihar launches Mukhyamantri Pratijna Yojana (CM PRATIGYA Scheme) – Internship with Stipend
Patna, August 2, 2025:
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has announced a new internship scheme – Mukhyamantri Pratijna Yojana (Promotion of Readiness, Awareness and Technical Insights for Guiding Youth Advancement – CM PRATIGYA). The scheme provides youth with opportunities to work in reputed companies and gain practical experience, along with a government-funded stipend.
Key Features:
- Launch Date: 1 July 2025 (approved in Cabinet meeting)
 - Objective: To boost employment and skill development among Bihar’s youth.
 - Target: 1 lakh youth to benefit in the next 5 years.
 - Budget: ₹40.69 crore allocated.
 
Stipend Structure:
- Class 12 pass: ₹4,000 per month
 - Diploma/ITI holders: ₹5,000 per month
 - Graduates/Postgraduates: ₹6,000 per month
 - Additional Benefit: ₹2,000 per month (for 3 months) if internship is outside Bihar
 
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Bihar
 - Age: 18–25 years
 - Minimum qualification: 12th pass
 - Candidates must undergo skill development training
 - In 2025–26, 5,000 youth will be selected; from next year onwards, 20,000 annually
 
Application Process:
- Online application through a dedicated portal (being developed by the Labour Resource Department)
 - List of companies will be uploaded on the portal
 - Applicants can choose companies as per qualification and interest
 - Selection list will be prepared jointly by government officials and companies
 
Required Documents:
- Aadhaar card (Bihar)
 - Educational certificates
 - Skill development training certificate
 - Caste certificate (if applicable)
 - Residence proof
 - Bank account (linked with Aadhaar) & passbook
 - Passport-size photo
 
Helpline:
📞 1800-296-5656 (Toll-free)
Exam-Relevant Takeaways (BPSC):
- Scheme: Mukhyamantri Pratijna Yojana (CM PRATIGYA)
 - Launched: July 2025
 - Eligibility: Bihar residents, 18–25 years, min. 12th pass
 - Stipend: ₹4,000–₹6,000/month + ₹2,000 (outside Bihar)
 - Department: Labour Resource Department, Govt. of Bihar
 - Target: 1 lakh youth in 5 years
Updated - 2 Aug 2025, 10:06 am | Navbharat Times