The Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme was introduced by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). The goal of this program is to increase Indian citizens’ knowledge and proficiency in Internet governance (IG). Shri S. Krishnan, Chairman of NIXI and Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, introduced the program.
The goal of this program is to give participants the skills they need to work directly with top authorities in the field and participate in international internet governance procedures with I-Star organizations including ICANN, ISOC, IEEE, and IETF. It will develop a pool of homegrown talent capable of delving deeply into new issues related to internet governance and helping to resolve them.
The program offers two concurrent programs for its biannual internship: a three-month program and a six-month program.
Subject matter experts from international organizations such as ICANN APNIC or APTLD, members of Special Interest Groups, senior retired government officials, and faculty advisers from reputable colleges and universities will serve as mentors for each intern.
Interns will get a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 in addition to assistance in carrying out required outreach initiatives.
Key Comments
Shri. S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, GOI and Chairman, NIXI, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the internship, he said, “ We need people from different fields who can dedicate time to internet governance and represent the real concerns of our society. Our goal is to inspire young minds to learn, grow, and use their knowledge to make a positive impact in their organizations and communities, helping the internet grow in a fair and inclusive way. The scheme is set to shape the next generation of tech policy leaders & Internet Governance experts. Today’s generation values experience over traditional stable jobs. NIXI’s Internet Governance Internship is a great opportunity for youth passionate about digital policy, providing global exposure.
On this occasion Shri. Bhuvnesh Kumar, Additional Secretary, MeitY, GOI, emphasized that this internship provides an opportunity to engage in global Internet Governance, fostering practical understanding and valuable exposure. Mentors play a pivotal role in shaping future leaders in Internet Governance. By guiding young talent, it will ensure that the current generation is ready to address the global challenges and drive digital transformation.
Dr. Devesh Tyagi, CEO, NIXI. emphasized that this program is a crucial step towards empowering Indian citizens to contribute meaningfully to the global internet governance ecosystem. By building next generation of internet governance experts, NIXI is paving the way for a more inclusive and accessible digital world.
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