NABARD invites applications from universities/ institutes for NABARD Student Internship Scheme (SIS): 2019-20 (Last date: 28 February 2019) (i) Students (who have completed first year of post-graduation studies) pursuing courses in Agriculture, Agri-business, Economies, Social Studies and Management with good academic background from Institute/University of repute, students in 4" year of 5 years integrated course, Legal studies and Law students in PG or 05 year integrated course and Indian Students studying abroad are eligible for SIS 2019-20. (ii) Maximum of 05 applications will be entertained from any Institution/ university by ROs/TEs /HO of NABARD for Student Internship Scheme (SIS) 2019-20. Based on the academic qualification, the eligible students would be short listed for interview. A format of CV is enclosed (Annexure ~ 1) {B). No. of Seats Total number of seats for NABARD Student Internship Scheme 2019-20 is 70. The state-wise allocation of seats is given in Annexure-II. The last date for submission of application is 28 February 2019. The addresses of ROs / TEs /HO Department are given in Annexure — IIf. (D). Selection Process Based on the academic qualifications, the eligible students would be short listed for the interview. The shortlisted candidates will have to appear before the Selection Committee in the respective ROs / TEs /HO Department. The Selection Committee will look into the aptitude and interest of the students and the requirement of NABARD while interviewing the candidate. ‘The candidates will not be paid TA/DA for attending the interview. (E). Theme for the Student Internship Scheme for 2019-20 ‘The selected students will be assigned short term tasks/projects/ studies, useful and relevant to NABARD and they will have to submit a study report on the theme assigned to them. For example, they will be asked to conduct a study on one of the following themes or they may begiven some other theme as may be decided by the respective Offices of NABARD. The following list is an indicative one and there may be some more such themes with the ROs which can be assigned to the selected students. The students appearing for the interview may also bring a synoptic note (research proposal) on any one topics of the Scheme which will help the interview committee to judge their aptitude towards research in a better way. In case of exceptional proposal, the student may continue with his / her chosen topic. Role of Institutions in enhancing farmers’ welfare Agri. Market and Post ~ Harvest Management: Field Realities Agrarian Distress: Causes and Possible Solutions Agriculture & Rural infrastructure Development vy. _ Financial Inclusion and credit related interventions for inclusive growth ICT, Technological solutions and adaptations in agriculture Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Off — Farm development activities) Impact of Climate Change on agriculture and interventions needs to mitigating & Coping Mechanism ‘The research proposal should be brief covering problem statement, objectives, methodology, sample design, area of study and analytical frame work. Field work is mandatory for all interns. (®). Kinane rt from NABARD ‘The students selected for the internship will be offered the following financial benefits: Sr. Expenditure Head Budget per Student No. 1 | Stipend 7 month (minimum 8 weeks to maximum for 12 | Rs.14,000/- per month weeks or 3 months) 2 _| Field Visit Allowance (including of all expenditure towards | Rs.1000- per day lodging, boarding, local conveyance, etc.) - maximum for 30 days 3° | Local allowance at Head Quarter for visit to Govt. offices/ | Rs.300/- per day banks/ agencies for collecting data/ information (maximum 15 days) 4 | Travel allowance: For joining at Regional office / District HQ Maximum | for field visits and return to HQ by AC-III Class, AC-II may | Rs.6000/- per head be permitted where facility of AC- II] is not available in the trains on submission of tickets / other proofs.The monetary benefits such as stipend, field allowance will be released to the students on satisfactory completion of the projects. Advance may be given to them for field related expenses in case of need. (G). Implementation of the Scheme The student may take up the assignment for a minimum of 8 weeks to a maximum of 12 weeks during the period from 01 April 2019 to 31 August 2019. However, NABARD encourages students joining early in the first week of April 2019 just after their college final exams, etc. are over. (H), Undertaking by Students The selected student will have to give an undertaking to NABARD to the effect that he/she will have no right/claim on the report submitted by him/her to the NABARD after completion of the assignment except submission to his/her university/institute and the NABARD shall be free to use the same in the manner considered appropriate by it. (1). Oath of Secreey by Student The student shall also give a declaration that he/she will maintain complete secrecy and shall not use for any other purpose any information of confidential nature that might come to his/her knowledge during the period of assignment under the Scheme.