The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS), a promising initiative to bridge the gap between academia and industry, faces criticism for excluding postgraduate (PG) degree holders. This article argues that the exclusion of PG students, who possess specialized expertise and research capabilities, undermines the scheme’s potential to foster innovation and accelerate India’s economic progress. The article also highlights the increasing number of PG graduates in India and the need for the PMIS to become more inclusive to fully realize its objectives.