Research and development, oriented towards nation-building.
Samidha Seva Foundation is committed to contributing towards nation-building through evidence-based research, policy analysis, field studies, innovation, and social interventions. The Foundation works on identifying, studying, and addressing critical challenges faced by India across sectors and seeks to create practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
As part of its flagship initiative, Viksit Bharat 2047, the Foundation is undertaking multidisciplinary research and action projects aligned with the vision of transforming India into a developed nation by the year 2047.
“Together, let us empower youth to become active contributors in shaping a developed, inclusive, innovative, and sustainable India by 2047.”
Why the programme exists.
India's higher education ecosystem is increasingly emphasising experiential learning, research orientation, innovation, and industry–academia collaboration. Students require opportunities to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges while developing research aptitude, leadership skills, and professional competencies.
The Viksit Bharat 2047 Internship Programme has been designed to bridge this gap, enabling students to participate in live research projects, field studies, policy analysis, data-driven investigations, and community-based interventions focused on national development priorities. The Foundation invites colleges, universities, research institutions, and higher educational institutions to collaborate in providing these opportunities.
What the programme aims to achieve.
Develop research aptitude among students.
Provide hands-on experience solving real-world problems.
Promote interdisciplinary learning and innovation.
Strengthen analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Encourage evidence-based policy research and social impact studies.
Foster leadership, teamwork, communication, and project management.
Create a platform across academia, civil society, government, and industry.
Contribute to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 through youth participation.
How colleges and universities partner with us.
Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Formalise the partnership through an MoU between the institution and the Foundation.
Nominate a faculty coordinator
Appoint a faculty coordinator or nodal officer to anchor the collaboration.
Circulate opportunities
Share internship and research opportunities with students across departments.
Enable academic credit linkage
Facilitate academic credit recognition for participating students wherever applicable.
Joint seminars & dialogues
Co-organise seminars, workshops, conferences, and policy dialogues.
Collaborative research & publication
Pursue joint research initiatives and publications with the Foundation.
Where outstanding interns go next.
On successful completion, the Foundation issues internship and research certificates.
Outstanding interns may be considered for:
Programme coordinators.
Partner with the Foundation.
For institutional collaboration, MoU discussions, and internship partnerships, we would be glad to connect.
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