BRICS member states agreed to work towards youth employability to bring down NEET ratesA consensus to this effect was arrived at the 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under India’s presidency in Kerala with dele...
06 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
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
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
Apprenticeship rules revised: Stipend hiked 81% to Rs 12,300The Skills Development Ministry has updated the Apprenticeship Rules of 1992. Stipends will increase to ₹12,300 monthly. Degree apprentices...
13 Sep, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
Skills Ministry notifies changes to Apprenticeship Act; paves way for higher stipendIn a notification issued recently, the ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship enhanced stipend to Rs 12,300 from Rs 6,800 per ...
12 Sep, 2025, 12.46 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 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
Govt to hold apprenticeship fair for youth in 197 districts on MondayParticipating companies will have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and choose applicants on the spot and provi...
10 Dec, 2022, 01.21 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
Apprenticeship revamp: On-the-job training for all sectors in the offingThe move is aimed at skilling India's workforce at a rapid pace across sectors, especially for the 13 sectors under the production-linked i...
24 Jan, 2022, 06.49 AM 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
Skills Ministry banks on India Inc to help in apprenticeshipThe idea is to encourage companies make use of the flexibilities and fiscal support being provided by the government under the NAPS to indu...
07 Oct, 2018, 11.22 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