Sansad TV Internship Programme
Why in News?
The Sansad TV Internship Programme (STIP) is in the news following its valedictory (closing) ceremony on June 11, 2026, at the Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, where Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the concluding batch of media students
Objective & Overview
- Parliamentary Acquaintance: To allow young individuals to understand the complete functioning of a television channel and gain familiarity with democratic parliamentary operations.
- Core Responsibilities: Interns research policy matters, analyze national/international events, critically review legislative bills, and assist in audio-visual program production.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open exclusively to Indian citizens.
- Academic Background: Candidates should possess a steady academic track record.
- Preferred Domains: Highly qualified students or graduates in journalism, law, economics, arts, sociology, or business management.
- Key Skills: Strong deep-dive desk research skills, high-quality writing capability, and flair for social media management or audio-visual production.
Structure & Remuneration
- Departments Allocated: Placements span across both technical and editorial wings of the channel.
- Duration: Varies depending on specific batches; ranges from short-term practical training (1 month) up to standard research terms of 6 months.
- Stipend: Selected long-term interns receive a monthly honorarium generally ranging between ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 (potentially up to ₹60,000 depending on qualifications and experience).
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