UGC Launches New Internship Scheme for Students
The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued a notification to all universities that the National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) has started an internship scheme in chemical safety and security.
UGC has issued a notification to all universities stating that the National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) has started an internship scheme for the students and young professionals in chemical safety and security. All the information about the internship is on the official website of NACWC.
According to reports, the NACWC has been established under the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India for meeting the requirements of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The CWC can be defined as an international disarmament treaty which restricts the production and development of chemical weapons.
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As per the UGC release the NACWC internship scheme will look at offering short-term exposure to shortlisted candidates with the National Authority as interns and motivate them in the process to serve the National Authority/Chemical Industry and train young professionals and students in CWC. This will help prevent the misuse of toxic chemicals and help in preparing a trained workforce for the chemical facilities.
The universities are required to encourage the young professionals/students to take part in the internship scheme and gain knowledge in the areas of chemical safety and security in future, and also to promote the initiative among the students and display the internship scheme in the college or the campus of the respective universities.
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NACWC also acts as a focal point for working with the OPCW and the other state parties regarding matters pertaining to the CWC. NACWC office is in the Cabinet Secretariat, the government of India.