NEWS – NIXI’s Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme

CAPACITY BUILDING SCHEME

• Launched by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI).
• Aims to build awareness and expertise in internet governance (IG) among Indian citizens.
• Focuses on enabling effective engagement in global IG processes with organizations like ICANN, ISOC, IEEE, and IETF.
• Seeks to develop domestic talent capable of addressing emerging IG issues.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Bi-annual internships with two tracks:
  • Six-month program
  • Three-month program
• Mentorship provided by:
  • Experts from international organizations (ICANN, APNIC, APTLD)
  • Special Interest Group members
  • Retired high-ranking government officials
  • Faculty advisors from recognized institutions/universities
• Stipend: ₹20,000 per month.
• Support for mandatory outreach programs.

KEY FACTS ABOUT NIXI:

• Not-for-profit company established in 2003 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
• Mission: Increase internet penetration and adoption in India by facilitating internet infrastructure.
• Four key services:
  • Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
  • .IN Registry (.in domain digital identity)
  • IRINN (IPv4 and IPv6 address adoption)