G.O. (Ms.) No. 103, Internship Programme for Post Graduate and Research Students, 2017
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (ST2&E) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 103 dated 18 December 2017, approving guidelines for short term internships in the Department of Economics and Statistics. The programme is for eligible postgraduate students and research scholars in statistics, economics, econometrics, computer applications and equivalent or related studies, and it does not govern land or property matters.
What the government order does
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (ST2&E) Department, through G.O. (Ms.) No. 103 dated 18 December 2017, approves a short term internship programme in the Department of Economics and Statistics. The expenditure is to be met from funds sanctioned for the Department's Data Analytics Unit.
The programme aims to familiarise students with Tamil Nadu's official, social and agricultural statistics. It covers data collection, processing, analysis, publication and dissemination, and creates awareness of the Tamil Nadu Statistical Service and Tamil Nadu Statistical Subordinate Service.
Who can apply
The Department of Economics and Statistics internship is open to an applicant who:
- Is a citizen of India.
- Is pursuing postgraduate study or research in statistics, economics, econometrics, computer applications, or an equivalent or related course.
- Studies at a recognised college, university or research institute.
Ten positions are provided at the Department headquarters. Recruitment may be through daily newspaper advertisements or arrangements with reputed institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology and the Indian Statistical Institute.
Main terms and work
The Department of Economics and Statistics internship guidelines provide that:
- An internship can last for up to six months from the date of joining.
- Assignments may include cleaning data, coordinating with departments, auditing data published online, analysing primary and secondary data, creating databases and developing software for data management.
- Each intern must submit a report and soft copy at the end, including observations and any suggestions for improvement.
- A token stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month is provided.
- An intern who leaves before completion is not entitled to a stipend or certificate.
- A completion certificate is issued after completion.
- A person who has already been an intern cannot undertake another internship under the programme.
Selection is based on aggregate undergraduate and postgraduate marks. Applications must include relevant mark sheets, an institutional identity card and a no objection certificate. Selected applicants are notified by post or email, and the list is displayed on the office notice board.
Relevance to property matters
G.O. (Ms.) No. 103 dated 18 December 2017 concerns student internships and official statistics. It does not change land ownership, land classification, planning permission, registration or other property rights.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms.) No. 103 affect my land or property in Tamil Nadu?
No. The document approves an internship programme in the Department of Economics and Statistics and contains no provisions governing land or property.
Who is eligible for the internship?
An applicant must be an Indian citizen pursuing postgraduate study or research in statistics, economics, econometrics, computer applications, or an equivalent or related subject at a recognised institution.
How long is the internship and what stipend is offered?
The internship can last for a maximum of six months from the date of joining. A token stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month is provided.
Does completing the internship guarantee a Tamil Nadu government job?
No. The guidelines state that the internship is not employment and does not provide any assurance of government employment.
