Experiential Learning consists of three components:

Development Immersion (DI), Management Internship (MI-I) and Management Internship (MI-II). About 30% of the total programme duration will be devoted to Experiential Learning and practical application of knowledge & skills learned in the classroom segments.

Management Internship - I - (MI-I)

The MI-I, focuses on learning the functional aspects of participatory governance and management of collective/ community/ social enterprises, resources and institutions in a comprehensive manner. This component provides an opportunity to understand the design and functioning of enterprises for the benefit of the members of collective enterprises by emphasizing user-member ownership, user-member control and user-member benefits. It also helps in understanding the importance of member capital stakes, market integration and the role of technology in enhancing livelihoods. 

Management Internship – II - (MI-II)

The MI-II, focuses on core project-based learning. Through this internship, the participants develop practical skills and realistic understanding of the managerial roles and responsibilities in sustainable development management and, in the process, support the organisations. The internship includes participants carrying out project work in sustainable livelihoods promotion, in community/ cooperative/ social collective enterprises or government/ non-government organisations, or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) units of corporates directly engaged in sustainable development. 

Management Internship of PDM11 Participants