<p>While educational institutions in Goa remain shut amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the state directorate of education has decided to involve students in a private internship initiative that will give them a chance to work from home.</p>.<p>In a circular issued on Thursday, state director of education Vandana Rao asked schools to enrol students in Internshala, a private internship platform.</p>.<p>Although the circular did not specify the age group of students, high schools and higher secondary schools will be involved in the programme, an official said.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-indias-tally-of-covid-19-cases-tops-764-lakh-as-the-death-toll-surpasses-21000-856206.html"><strong>For latest updates on Coronavirus outbreak, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>"There are over four million students and one lakh- plus companies that regularly use the platform. After successful completion of listed internship opportunities on Internshala portal, students can earn a small stipend and a certificate of merit," the circular states.</p>.<p>The programme will be offered to students under the National Skill Development Corporation's (NSDC) "Samagra Shiksha" scheme.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-india-update-state-wise-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-deaths-on-july-10-859223.html"><strong>Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on July 10</strong></a></p>.<p>The initiative was envisaged to ensure continuity in learning with practical exposure, Rao said in the circular, adding that students will also get a glimpse of the corporate world from the comfort of their homes.</p>.<p>The academic year in the state, which was supposed to start in June, has been delayed on account of the rise in Covid-19 cases in the state.</p>
<p>While educational institutions in Goa remain shut amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the state directorate of education has decided to involve students in a private internship initiative that will give them a chance to work from home.</p>.<p>In a circular issued on Thursday, state director of education Vandana Rao asked schools to enrol students in Internshala, a private internship platform.</p>.<p>Although the circular did not specify the age group of students, high schools and higher secondary schools will be involved in the programme, an official said.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-indias-tally-of-covid-19-cases-tops-764-lakh-as-the-death-toll-surpasses-21000-856206.html"><strong>For latest updates on Coronavirus outbreak, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>"There are over four million students and one lakh- plus companies that regularly use the platform. After successful completion of listed internship opportunities on Internshala portal, students can earn a small stipend and a certificate of merit," the circular states.</p>.<p>The programme will be offered to students under the National Skill Development Corporation's (NSDC) "Samagra Shiksha" scheme.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-india-update-state-wise-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-deaths-on-july-10-859223.html"><strong>Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on July 10</strong></a></p>.<p>The initiative was envisaged to ensure continuity in learning with practical exposure, Rao said in the circular, adding that students will also get a glimpse of the corporate world from the comfort of their homes.</p>.<p>The academic year in the state, which was supposed to start in June, has been delayed on account of the rise in Covid-19 cases in the state.</p>