Woman wins Rs 9.6 lakh after sleeping for 60 days in unique internship

India Today · India Today Education Desk · 2026-11-06 15:37 UTC

Jiniya Chatterjee won Wakefit039s fifth Sleep Internship after a 60-day competition The contest used sleep tracking and creative challenges to encourage healthier rest routines

Jiniya Chatterjee won Wakefit's fifth Sleep Internship after a 60-day competition. The contest used sleep tracking and creative challenges to encourage healthier rest routines.

Sometimes, getting a good night's sleep can lead to more than just feeling rested. For Jiniya Chatterjee from Mumbai, it meant winning 9.6 lakh and a sponsored vacation after being named the winner of the fifth season of the Sleep Internship by Wakefit.

The two-month competition brought together 10 participants from across India, selected from more than 2 lakh applications. The idea was simple: get enough sleep, maintain a regular routine and take part in weekly challenges to earn a place on the leaderboard.

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