Centre for Research and Information (CRI) Trustee and State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid has said that the Cabinet has approved the decision to start internship programs in all ministries to promote youth following the success of Young Bangla.
He said this at the final phase of the “Joy Bangla Youth Award” program at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Youth Development centre in Savar on Saturday.
“Another major achievement of CRI is that this year we have introduced internships in all ministries, which has been approved by Cabinet and ministries,” said the state minister.
Several ministries, including power, energy, and ICT, have launched internship programs with more than 1000 youths, he added.
Nasrul Hamid thanked all the jury members for their contribution in the selection process of the award.
He said that the present members of the jury board have worked tirelessly for the past few days. They are prominent people from different levels of society. This year more than 700 organizations applied for awards.
“We have awarded more than 145 organizations in the last seven years. About 270 organizations are with us,” he added.
Launched in 2015, Joy Bangla Youth Award boasts recognizing and rewarding as many as 148 youth-led organizations.
This year, the call for applications for this prestigious award drew a massive response, as around 700 promising youth-led organizations are locked in a nerve-racking battle to lift up the trophy.
Following a rigorous screening process, a diversified and celebrated jury board, comprising of celebrated personalities, has been tasked to take the final call on the fate of the aspirants as this year 12 organizations will be recognized under six categories.Nasrul
This year the categories are: Skill and Employment, Art and Culture, Community Wellness, Social Inclusion, Climate and Environment, Innovation and Communication.