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
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
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
Formal skilling could boost jobs by 13%, says Economic SurveyIndia needs more formal skill training. The Economic Survey highlights this, suggesting a boost in skilled workers could significantly incr...
30 Jan, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Economic Survey 2026 lays out a blueprint to make skilling aspirational; calls for an Apprenticeship MissionThe Economic Survey made a case for upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) diplomas into bachelor-level degrees to help make v...
29 Jan, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
UP boosts youth jobs via industry-linked apprenticeshipsUttar Pradesh has placed over 83,000 young individuals as apprentices in industrial and MSME units during 2025-26, fostering hands-on exper...
08 Jan, 2026, 08.00 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
Apprenticeship schemes set for 36% stipend hikeThe central government plans to increase stipends for apprentices. PM-NAPS and NATS schemes will see a 36% rise. Monthly stipends may range...
27 May, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
64% employers open to hiring LGBTQIA+ apprentices, says TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship Outlook ReportA new report indicates a rise in companies hiring LGBTQIA+ apprentices. Around 64% of employers are open to this. Sectors like electronics,...
15 Apr, 2025, 08.11 PM IST
Need to recalibrate apprenticeship framework: Economic Survey 2023-24The Economic Survey 2023-24 emphasises the need to revamp the apprenticeship framework in India. It suggests an increased flexibility in wo...
22 Jul, 2024, 02.18 PM IST
Representation of women apprentices in mfg sector to touch 40 pc by year-end: TeamLeaseDemand for women apprentices in manufacturing surges, with TeamLease noting a five-fold increase in young women apprentices aiming for 40% ...
22 Apr, 2024, 01.39 PM IST
How apprenticeships can serve as a vital vehicle to address low women labor participation in IndiaIndia's apprenticeships signal shifting gender attitudes, with progress in compensation parity and inclusivity efforts. Addressing systemic...
27 Mar, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
Scaling up apprenticeship and work solutionsThe Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Common Service Centres (CSCs) have partnered to bring apprenticeship trai...
18 Sep, 2023, 02.43 PM IST
Degree apprenticeship learnings and outlookThe degree apprenticeship programme in India provides the opportunity for young Indians to generate income while undergoing industry-specif...
04 May, 2023, 05.26 PM IST
72% employers likely to increase hiring of apprentices in January-June 2022: ReportAround 72% of employers are likely to increase their hiring of apprentices in January-June 2022, up from 64% in the previous HY and 58% in ...
14 Mar, 2022, 09.52 AM IST
India plans a more employer-friendly apprenticeship to cater to MNCsThe skill development and entrepreneurship ministry has received multiple queries from firms abroad on apprenticeship norms in India as the...
03 May, 2020, 11.46 PM IST
National Skill Development Corporation appoints Jayant Krishna as interim CEOKrishna has been a champion of apprenticeship reform in Indian industry and leads the CII Task Force for the same.
10 Nov, 2015, 04.09 PM IST