UPSC aspirant from Pune wins Rs 9 lakh cash prize for doing THIS for 60-days every night, she has been awarded India’s…, her name is…

This internship first started in 2019 as a fun and unusual experiment. But over time, it has grown into a viral trend, especially among young Indians.

Pooja Madhav Wavhal, an IPS aspirant from Pune, has been named India’s ‘Sleep Champion of the Year’ after coming first in a unique 60-day sleep internship held in Bengaluru. She won a cash prize of Rs. 9.1 lakh for sleeping an average of nine hours every night, more than any other participant.

The internship was part of a fun contest now in its fourth season, aimed at creating awareness about how badly sleep is neglected in India. Over 1 lakh people from all over the country applied, but only 15 were selected, including Pooja.

During the program, participants attended sleep-related workshops and took part in fun activities to build better sleeping habits. Some of the tasks included making a bed while blindfolded, finding hidden alarm clocks, and even a final “sleep-off” to test who could sleep most consistently and follow all rules.

Pooja scored an impressive 91.36 to win the top spot. Even the other 14 finalists were awarded Rs. 1 lakh each for completing the two-month internship.

Sleep internship: Who can apply and what you need to know

• You must be 22 years or older when applying.
• Only one application is allowed. If you apply more than once, you’ll be disqualified.
• : If you’ve taken part in Season 1, 2, or 3, you cannot apply again.
•  If you or your family work at Wakefit, you’re not eligible.

Application Rules:

• Fill in all required details. Incomplete forms will be rejected.
• Late applications won’t be accepted, no exceptions.
•  Any wrong or fake information will get you disqualified.
• You’ll get updates through SMS, email, WhatsApp, or phone calls, so make sure your contact details are correct.
•  By applying, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy on the official Wakefit website.

Sleep internship, the viral trend since many years

The Sleep Internship first started in 2019 as a fun and unusual experiment. But over time, it has grown into a viral trend, especially among young Indians. Now in its fourth season, the program gets lakhs of applications every year and has become a popular part of India’s wellness and startup culture.

What is it all about?

Each year, selected people called “sleep interns” are paid to sleep at least 9 hours a night for 60 straight days. Sounds easy, right? But there’s more to it:

• You sleep at home, using Wakefit’s mattress and sleep tracker.
• The tracker records your sleep quality, without touching you.
• Interns also fill out simple feedback forms about their sleep experience.

Even the selection process is light-hearted. Along with forms and short interviews, you might be asked questions like: “Do you fall asleep quickly?” or “Have you ever dozed off in class?”

What You Can Earn

• Rs 1 lakh is guaranteed for all selected interns who complete the 60-day program.
• The best sleeper who has the most consistent and restful sleep is crowned “Sleep Champion” and wins up to Rs 10 lakh more in prize money.

Why is sleep internship so popular

The idea of being paid to sleep especially from the comfort of home has caught the attention of many young people. For some, it’s a chance to improve their work-life balance, while for others, it’s simply a new way to get rewarded for good sleep!