The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated the ‘NHAI Internship Programme’ in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education. This program aims to provide hands-on experience to aspiring professionals within the National Highway development ecosystem. A dedicated Internship Portal has been introduced by NHAI to offer internship opportunities across more than 150 major National Highway projects nationwide.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways mentioned that each project will host up to four interns, totaling nearly 600 students from institutions like IITs, NITs, and AICTE affiliated institutes. The Internship Portal provides programs lasting one month, two months, and six months, catering to various academic and industry needs. Selected interns are granted a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000 to facilitate learning and professional growth.
Through this programme, interns will gain insights and practical exposure to the planning, engineering, and execution of National Highways. While the main focus is on Civil Engineering students, opportunities are also open for students in IT, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering fields, especially in advanced areas like Advanced Traffic Management Systems and Electronic Toll Collection.
The ‘Winter Internship’ under this initiative saw a positive response with the participation of around 250 students. Additionally, there has been a high demand, with approximately 500 applications received for the six-month internship program for final-year undergraduate students. The Ministry of Higher Education, in line with the National Education Policy 2020, aims to enhance employability by promoting experimental learning, industry exposure, and flexible curriculum through credit-linked internships.
