Delhi Government Offers Internship, Stipend ₹15,000/month

The Delhi government is set to launch a large-scale infrastructure audit of its government schools by recruiting interns for a three-month internship-based field assignment. The initiative aims to give young learners real-world exposure while creating a comprehensive digital record of school buildings across the capital.

Officials said the internship will be open to undergraduate engineering students and Class 12 graduates, who will participate directly in technical inspections and on-site assessments.

The interns will survey more than 1,000 schools, documenting structural stability, classroom quality and essential facilities. Each intern will receive a stipend of around ₹15,000 for the duration of the programme.

The audit will cover 1,086 schools functioning from 799 building premises and will employ modern tools such as drones, 360-degree imaging and AI-enabled analysis to ensure precision in data collection.

Field Surveys Using Advanced Technology

During the audit, interns will prepare detailed digital profiles for each school, capturing existing infrastructure, available facilities and their physical condition. The documentation process will include structural stability assessments and safety indicators, helping the government prioritise urgent repairs and long-term improvements.

Their responsibilities will involve conducting drone-based surveys, generating room-by-room 360-degree imagery and entering the findings into a dedicated web-based application.

The digital platform will automatically process the inputs, generate analytical dashboards and flag gaps according to standards prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

This hybrid approach—combining field observations with advanced technology—aims to create a transparent, standardised and replicable method of infrastructure evaluation across schools.

Digital Mapping to Improve Safety and Planning

The digital system designed for the project will feature GPS tagging, automatic data validation, customised reporting and controlled access for authorised personnel.

Interns will examine classrooms, laboratories, washrooms, sports facilities, electrical systems and furniture, classifying them under ‘good’, ‘minor repair’, ‘major repair’ or ‘replacement needed’.

They will also support visual safety checks and non-destructive testing methods such as rebound hammer and ultrasonic pulse velocity tests under the supervision of structural engineers.

Schools flagged for structural concerns will have their reports reviewed by technical institutions like IITs or NITs, which may recommend interventions such as retrofitting, waterproofing or even demolition in severe cases.

Data-Driven System to Support Future Reforms

Officials described the audit as a first-of-its-kind step toward creating a unified digital inventory of school infrastructure in Delhi.

The data generated will guide future policy decisions, strengthen planning processes and help raise safety and quality standards across government schools.

By combining youth participation with cutting-edge technology, the government hopes to build safer, more resilient and future-ready learning environments for students across the city.

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