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Recently, the 38th Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), recommended a 36% increase in stipend provided under NAPS and NATS.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
- Initiated on - 19th August 2016.
- It is an initiative from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, aimed at enhancing apprenticeship training throughout India.
- The scheme provides financial assistance to organizations that implement apprenticeship programs.
- Registration for NAPS is crucial for both candidates and establishments to take advantage of this program.
- Objectives - To cultivate skilled labor for the industry by promoting experiential training on the job.
- To motivate establishments to enroll apprentices by offering partial stipend support to them.
- To create up-skilling opportunities for candidates who have completed short-term skill training.
- To promote the enrollment of apprentices in small establishments (MSMEs) and those situated in underserved regions, such as aspirational districts and the North-East area.
- This scheme offers financial incentives to establishments that engage apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- By providing partial stipend support and advocacy, the scheme encourages industries to develop a skilled workforce and bridge the gap between education and employment.
- The initiative not only fosters skill development but also emphasizes the creation of a trained workforce that meets industry demands.
- Candidates who finish their training are awarded a NAPS certificate, which boosts their employability.
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
- It is one of the flagship programs of the Government of India aimed at skilling Indian youth in various trade disciplines.
- It operates under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, which was amended in 1973.
- It provides practical, hands-on On-the-Job-Training (OJT) based skilling opportunities for Graduate, Diploma students, and Vocational certificate holders.
- Duration - 6 months to 1 year.
- During the apprenticeship period, apprentices receive a stipend, 50% of which is reimbursable to the employer.
Reference
Business Standard | NAPS & NATS
