Delhi Social Welfare Internship Programme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Delhi Social Welfare Internship Programme is an initiative of the Department of Social Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi that enables Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students to gain practical experience by working in government-run social welfare institutions. The programme is open to students pursuing Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Law, Special Education, Rehabilitation Sciences, and other related disciplines. It bridges the gap between classroom learning and practical field exposure while helping students develop professional and interpersonal skills.

The Delhi Social Welfare Internship Programme includes two types of internships: Field-Based Internship and Research Internship. Field-based interns work directly with senior citizens and persons with disabilities by assisting in daily care, rehabilitation, counselling support, recreational activities, and institutional services. Research interns contribute to welfare scheme evaluation, case studies, surveys, documentation, data collection, and research activities that support the Department's social welfare initiatives.

Selected students may be placed in various Homes and Institutions operated by the Department of Social Welfare, including Asha Kiran (Rohini), old-age homes, senior citizen homes, and hostels for visually impaired students, depending on the internship requirements. During the internship, students work under the guidance of departmental officials and gain first-hand experience in the functioning of government welfare institutions.

The Delhi Social Welfare Internship Programme is offered completely free of cost, and students are not required to pay any application or participation fee. However, the internship does not provide any stipend or honorarium. Eligible students can apply either directly to the Department of Social Welfare or through their college or university, with the final approval being granted by the Department. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical exposure while contributing to the welfare of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Scheme Benefits

• Provides practical field experience by working in Social Welfare Homes and Institutions.
• Allows students to apply classroom knowledge in real-life social welfare settings.
• Offers opportunities to participate in research, case studies, surveys, and data collection.
• Helps students develop professional, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Provides exposure to the care, rehabilitation, and welfare services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
• Enables students to understand the implementation of government social welfare programmes.
• Supports academic learning and enhances future career prospects in the social welfare sector.
• The internship is offered free of cost by the Department of Social Welfare, GNCTD.

Types of Internship

The Delhi Social Welfare Internship Programme offers two types of internships to provide students with practical exposure in the social welfare sector. Depending on the internship assigned by the Department, students may either work directly with beneficiaries in Social Welfare Homes and Institutions or contribute to research, documentation, and welfare studies. Both internship types help students gain practical experience while understanding the implementation of government social welfare programmes.

1. Field-Based Internship

• Work directly with senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Social Welfare Homes and Institutions.
• Assist in daily care, rehabilitation, counselling support, and recreational activities.
• Observe residents' progress and support their overall well-being under the guidance of departmental staff.
• Participate in awareness activities and support institutional programmes under departmental supervision.
• Assist with record maintenance, documentation, and other institutional activities.

2. Research Internship

• Participate in research related to social welfare schemes and programmes.
• Conduct case studies, surveys, field visits, and data collection.
• Assist in documentation, report preparation, and analysis of welfare programmes.
• Contribute to research aimed at improving social welfare services and institutional practices.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be pursuing an Undergraduate (UG) or Postgraduate (PG) course.
• Students should preferably have completed the 2nd year or 4th semester of their course.
• The internship is open to students from
  • Social Work
  • Psychology,
  • Sociology,
  • Rehabilitation Sciences,
  • Nursing,
  • Law,
  • Special Education, and other related disciplines.
• The applicant must be enrolled in a recognised college or university.
• The applicant must be willing to follow the rules, code of conduct, and ethical guidelines of the Department of Social Welfare during the internship.

Required Documents

• Recommendation Letter from your College or University.
• Application or Request Letter for the internship.
• Valid College/University Identity Card.
• Proof of admission or current enrolment in the course.
• Signed Undertaking (Annexure-I) as prescribed by the Department of Social Welfare.

Steps to Apply

• Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the Delhi Social Welfare Internship Programme.
• You can apply either directly to the Department of Social Welfare or through your college or university.
• If applying through your institution, obtain a recommendation letter from your college or university.
• Prepare an application or request letter for the internship.
• Collect the required documents, including your college ID card, proof of enrolment, recommendation letter (if applicable), and the signed undertaking.
• Submit the application and required documents to the Department of Social Welfare or follow the application process prescribed by your college or university.
• The Department will verify the application and supporting documents.
• If selected, you will receive approval and reporting instructions from the Department.
• Report to the allotted Home or Institution on the specified date and complete the internship by following the Department's rules and code of conduct.

Key Points of the Programme

• The internship is offered free of cost by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi.
• No stipend or honorarium is provided to interns.
• Students can apply either directly to the Department or through their college or university.
• Interns must maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy and dignity of all residents.
• Photography, videography, or recording inside the Home/Institution is not permitted without prior approval from the competent authority.
• Interns are expected to maintain discipline, professional conduct, and follow all rules and ethical guidelines prescribed by the Department.
• The Department may discontinue the internship if an intern violates the prescribed rules or code of conduct.
• The duration of the internship is decided by the Department based on academic requirements and institutional approval.

Relevant Links

• Delhi Social Welfare Internship Programme Guidelines.
• Delhi Social Welfare Internship Programme Undertaking.
• Department of Social Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi.

Contact Information

• Delhi Social Welfare Department Contact Details.