POWERGRID Receives PMIS Award for Innovation in Exit Pathways on August 14, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 19 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) received the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) Recognition of Partner Company Award in the 'Innovation in Exit Pathways' category.
The award was conferred at a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on August 14, 2026.
Power Grid's Director (Personnel) Dr Yatindra Dwivedi received the award from Ministry of Corporate Affairs' Secretary Dr Pallavi Jain Govil.
Power Grid has been a partner company in PMIS since its launch in December 2024, offering 6,265 internship opportunities in Pilot Rounds 1 and 2.
Power Grid coordinated with Power Sector Skill Council (PSSC) to upload intern details on the Rozgaar portal for employment facilitation.