NAPSIN

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Organized by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

A scheme to promote apprenticeship training and increase the engagement of apprentices. It replaces the classroom-only model with an 'earn while you learn' model, providing companies with financial incentives to hire apprentices.

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Apprenticeship & On-Job

NAPS · Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

stipend Funding

Launch Year

2016

Reach

500,000+

Funding

stipend

Status

active

Financial Benefits

Stipend: ₹5,000 to ₹9,000 per month (minimum)
Subsidy: Govt reimburses 25% of prescribed stipend to employers
On-the-job training (OJT) with established companies
Basic training cost (up to ₹7,500) covered by Government
Official National Trade Certificate upon completion

Official Warnings

Do not pay employers for an apprenticeship. It is illegal.

Data last verified: 2024-03-01