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
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
How apprenticeships can transform India's talent landscape and bridge the skill gapOrganizations need to prioritize the implementation of a talent strategy to educate, train, and upskill the workforce. Apprenticeships are ...
22 Aug, 2023, 11.00 AM IST
MSDE to transfer its share of apprenticeship stipend directly to candidatesThe ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship will now transfer its share of apprenticeship stipend directly to candidates, a mov...
12 Aug, 2023, 01.59 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 hold national apprenticeship fair at 200 locations on Monday"Participating companies in the PM National Apprenticeship Melas have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and cho...
10 Jul, 2022, 02.55 PM 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
Govt to direct transfer stipend payment to apprentices: PradhanAddressing at the launch of the National Apprenticeship Mela across 700 locations in the country, the Skill Development and Entrepreneurshi...
21 Apr, 2022, 04.29 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 eases apprenticeship rules for India IncSome of the big-ticket changes include doing away with stipend payment proof from industry if the payment is made to the candidate though a...
04 Mar, 2022, 12.43 AM IST
2.43 lakh apprentices to get stipend during lockdown period, assures MSDEDuring the lockdown period due to COVID 19 pandemic the government will be paying Rs 36.3 crore to the establishments who would be claiming...
02 Apr, 2020, 09.45 AM IST
Govt wants PSUs to hire more apprentices for service businessThe govt is of the view that though most PSUs are hiring apprentices for technical and manufacturing job roles, the number of apprentices i...
05 Dec, 2019, 08.35 PM IST
Government notifies changes in Apprenticeship RulesMinimum stipends have been doubled to between Rs 5,000 and Rs 9,000 per month.
30 Sep, 2019, 06.51 PM IST
Modi govt about to roll out a mega jobs programme for undergraduatesThree ministries are about to join hands to train undergraduates and generate jobs for them.
18 Dec, 2018, 10.35 AM IST
Govt to execute flagship apprenticeship programme with private participationUntil now, the programme was being run by the director general of training under the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship.
12 May, 2018, 08.31 AM IST
Strong apprentice system will bridge the gap between education & employabilityOur inability to predict where jobs will be created is a strong argument for fixing our dysfunctional apprenticeship regime.
16 Jul, 2012, 06.08 AM IST