Recently, a sarcastic post has been circulating that tries to mock IT startups in Nepal by suggesting that companies survive by exploiting interns and avoiding responsibility. Some individuals have attempted to associate this narrative with Sarbatra Inc.
This blog is written to clarify facts, address misconceptions, and explain how genuine IT training and internship programs actually work, especially in the context of Nepal’s IT ecosystem.
The Viral Claim (Summarized)
“Open an IT startup with zero investment
Hire unpaid interns
Use interns’ vehicles
Blame interns for mistakes
Repeat the cycle”
While satire may attract attention, false generalizations damage the trust of students, parents, and the IT industry as a whole.
Reality at Sarbatra Inc
Let’s talk about facts, not assumptions.
1. Internship ≠ Free Labor
At Sarbatra Inc, internships are training-first programs, not production labor exploitation.
Interns:
Are not treated as employees
Are not assigned commercial responsibility without supervision
Join with clear expectations about learning, duration, and outcomes
We invest time, mentorship, infrastructure, and real project exposure.
2. Real Investment: Time, Expertise, and Infrastructure
The biggest cost in IT training is not money — it’s expertise and hours.
Over a 3-month training/internship, students receive:
Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS, Laravel, PHP, Next.js)
Mobile Development (Flutter)
Git & real-world workflows
Client-style problem solving
Code reviews & debugging support
Career guidance & interview preparation
👉 Market value of this training (if taken privately):
NPR 40,000 – 100,000+
At Sarbatra, this is delivered through structured internships.
3. Placement Proof, Not Promises
Facts matter more than noise.
✅ 30+ students already placed
✅ Working in reputed IT companies
✅ Employers satisfied with their performance
✅ Students progressing as developers, not interns forever
If exploitation were real, placements would not happen.
4. About the “Unpaid” Narrative
In IT:
Internships are learning contracts
Payment depends on productivity, experience, and contribution
Training-based internships are globally accepted (including Nepal)
We are transparent:
No fake salary promises
No forced continuation
No hidden conditions
Students who understand learning value grow.
Those who expect salary without skills often feel disappointed.
5. False Claims & Exaggerations
Let’s address specific accusations clearly:
❌ “Using interns’ vehicles” → Never happened
❌ “Blaming interns for mistakes” → We take responsibility
❌ “Delusional interns” → Our placed students prove otherwise
Talented and serious students:
Respect the process
Learn actively
Build careers
Remain connected with us
Only a small minority, often unwilling to learn or commit, spread such narratives after failing to meet expectations.
Why Some People Spread These Claims
Unfortunately, in every training ecosystem:
Some students want results without effort
Some expect salary before skills
Some quit early and externalize blame
Instead of self-reflection, social media accusations feel easier.
Our Commitment Going Forward
Sarbatra Inc stands for:
Skill-first IT education
Transparent internships
Career-focused training
Ethical mentoring
Long-term student success
We don’t claim perfection — but we do stand by our results, ethics, and student outcomes.
Final Words
If you’re a student:
Choose a place that invests in your skills, not just your expectations.
If you’re a parent or employer:
Judge companies by outcomes, not viral sarcasm.
Sarbatra Inc will continue to:
Train
Mentor
Build careers
And contribute to Nepal’s IT ecosystem — responsibly.
