About Kerala State Planning Board, Kerala
The Kerala State Planning Board is headed by a Chairperson and consists of a Vice Chairperson, members (ministers and non-ministers) and a Member Secretary. The Chief Secretary to the Government and the Additional Chief Secretary to the Finance Department are permanent invitees to the Board.
The Chairperson of the Board is the Chief Minister of the State. The term of the Board runs co-terminus with the term of the ruling party.
The main function of the State Planning Board is to formulate five-year and annual plans, prepare annual financial review, monitor plan implementation, coordinate with various departments regarding plans, coordinate the activities of the Decentralization Cell, provide inputs and recommendations related to Commission studies, externally aided programs, centrally sponsored schemes, and prepare policy briefs for the Chairperson.
About the Opportunity
Kerala State Planning Board invites applications from eligible candidates for Students Internship Programme 2025-26 which aims to promote evidence-based planning and policy-oriented research among young scholars in the State. The areas in which internships are invited include:
- Agriculture and allied activities
- Co-operatives
- Decentralization and Good Governance
- Demography and Care Economy
- Disaster Management
- Education and Knowledge Economy
- Environment and Climate Change
- Fiscal State of the Economy and Revenue Mobilization
- Health and Nutrition
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- IT, Tourism and Migration
- Labour, Employment and Skill Development
- MSMEs and Entrepreneurship
- Poverty and Livelihood
- SCs and STs and other Marginalized Sections
- Social Security and Development
- Women and Child Development
- Public Policy
- Any other topic related to development and planning process of the State
Eligibility Criteria
The Students who are pursuing PhD or Post-Graduation (final year/semester) from a recognized University/College/Institute in India are eligible to apply. A recommendation letter from the Head of the Department in the prescribed format given in Annexure-II is to be submitted along with the duly filled application form.
The applicant must be an Indian citizen. The specified subjects of Post-Graduation or PhD to be eligible for the programme include Economics, Econometrics, Sociology, Development Studies, Statistics, Commerce, Demography, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Environmental Science, Social Work, Education, Law, Political Science and Public Policy.
Duration
The duration of the programme is for 3 months.
Location
Kerala
Stipend
On successful completion of the internship programme a consolidated sum of Rs.24,000/- and Rs.30,000/- will be given to the Post-Graduate and PhD students respectively.
How to Apply?
Applicants can apply in the prescribed proforma enclosed as Annexure-I. Student should submit application to the State Planning Board through the given E-mail id: internshipspb2025@gmail.com.
A Research Proposal of 1500 words should be submitted along with the application. Applications without Research Proposal will not be considered.)
Deadline
The last date for receipt of duly filled application:30th July 2025, 11.59 pm.
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