MSME apprenticeships set for boost as India drafts roadmapIndia is embarking on an innovative strategy to enhance apprenticeship programs tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Focused ...
04 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persistIndia’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and risi...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Electronics sector sees women outpace men in employabilityThe staffing firm said women are highly sought because they demonstrate greater dexterity, consistency and process discipline. Employers al...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Enrollments under NAPS up 50% in 2025-26Official data seen by ET shows registration of apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) stood at an all time h...
05 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Standing committee on labour directs govt to track placement data on NCS portalA parliamentary committee has criticized the Ministry of Labour and Employment for low candidate placements via the National Career Service...
27 Mar, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
NITI Aayog calls for strengthening India’s apprenticeship ecosystem; proposes incentives & national missionThe recommendations are part of a comprehensive roadmap laid out by the Aayog in its report titled ‘Revitalising India’s Apprenticeship Eco...
20 Feb, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
MSDE propose 36% increase in apprenticeship stipend; linking it to inflationThe proposals, when notified, would increase the stipend to Rs 6800-Rs 12,300 as against the existing Rs 5,000 to Rs 9,000 and lead to bien...
27 May, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
Budget 2025: India’s skilling and apprenticeship initiatives run into teething issuesExperts say that while progress has been made in skilling programs and apprenticeships, it is essential to maintain momentum in the upcomin...
30 Jan, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
Central Apprenticeship Council reconstituted for three yearsIndia's Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has reformed the Central Apprenticeship Council, appointing new members for a th...
07 Nov, 2024, 11.37 PM IST
Apprenticeship training sees twenty-fold jump in five yearsUnder the Apprenticeship Act, the government did away with criminal provisions, making it easier and attractive for employers or establishm...
27 Nov, 2023, 01.13 PM IST
Apprenticeship stipend through DBT in worksThe stipend, however, will be paid after the establishment pays its share of 75% to the beneficiary. Under the new scheme, the ministry wil...
03 Feb, 2023, 12.44 AM IST
Govt to transfer benefits directly to apprentices' bank accountsThe NAPS was launched on August 19, 2016, to promote apprenticeship training in the country and to provide financial support to establishme...
02 Jul, 2022, 10.49 PM IST
Enhance NAPS stipend for apprentices to restore parity, says standing committee reportCurrently, stipend under NAPS is 25% subject to a maximum of Rs 1500 per month as against 50% for engineering degree and diploma holders un...
05 Apr, 2022, 08.35 PM IST
Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act to enhance opportunities for youth: Sitharaman"In 2016, we had launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme. The government proposes to amend the Apprenticeship Act with a view...
01 Feb, 2021, 03.03 PM IST
Government to begin undergrad apprenticeship degree coursesThe government is hoping that the first-of-its-kind initiative will give a big boost to ‘Make in India’ programme with more trained and emp...
17 May, 2018, 11.40 PM IST
Government notifies National Apprenticeship Promotion SchemeThe government has earmarked an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore to provide apprenticeship training to 50 lakh apprentices by 2019-20.
01 Sep, 2016, 04.37 PM IST
Government to incentivize employers to engage apprentices under National Apprenticeship Promotion SchemeThe National Policy of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015 launched by the Prime Minister focuses on apprenticeship as one of the ...
05 Jul, 2016, 07.14 PM IST