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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Skill ministry proposes 36% hike in stipend for apprentices under NAPS
In a move to curb dropout rates among apprentices, the ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) has proposed a 36 per cent increase in stipend under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Besides, it also recommended linking the stipend to the consumer price index, thus leading to bi-annual revision in stipend rates. The proposals were recommended at the 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) under the aegis of Jayant Chaudhary, minister of state (independent charge), MSDE on Monday. The proposals will now be sent to the union cabinet for approval. The proposals, once approved by the cabinet, would increase the stipend in the range of Rs 6800-Rs 12,300 as against the existing Rs 5,000- Rs 9,000. "The aim is to reduce dropout rates and attract more candidates to undertake apprenticeship training,' MSDE said in a statement issued after the meeting. The CAC meeting also proposed replacing the existing list of industries (1987 code) with one aligned to national industrial classification (NIC) Code 2008 thereby expanding the scope of apprenticeship training to include emerging sectors like IT, software services, telecommunications, biotechnology, and renewable energy. 'Apprenticeship is not just a skilling mechanism, it is a bridge that connects education, industry, and employment, especially for our rural youth. With NAPS and NATS as pillars supported by a strong legal framework, we are actively reforming the system to make it more inclusive, responsive, and aspirational,' Jayant Chaudhary said. The council also deliberated on promotion of apprenticeship embedded education programmes, including the introduction of new definitions such as 'degree apprenticeship,' 'institution,' 'UGC,' and 'contractual staff,' to align educational curricula with on-the-job training requirements. Besides, it also proposed enabling employers to deliver basic and practical training through online, virtual, or blended modes, ensuring flexibility in learning without compromising the quality or compliance with centrally approved curriculum. Further, discussions were held on the creation of regional boards at new locations to improve the administration and outreach of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and regulate the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP), necessitating the insertion of a new clause in the Apprenticeship Rules. Apprenticeship training in India is imparted under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), which is administered by the ministry of education and the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), run by MSDE. Under the PM-National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) the government's contribution is Rs 1,500 or 25% of the stipend amount whereas it is 50% of the stipend amount under National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) Latest data shows that since 2020-21, 3.55 million apprentices have been engaged under NAPS while 1.29 million have been engaged under NATS, taking the total number of apprentices engaged in the country to 4.84 million in five years till 2024-25.
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Skill ministry proposes 30% hike in stipend for apprentices under NAPS
In a move to curb dropout rates among apprentices, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has proposed a 30 per cent increase in the stipend under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). It also recommended linking the stipend to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which would lead to biannual revisions in stipend rates. The proposals were made at the 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) under the aegis of Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE. The proposals will now be sent to the Union Cabinet for approval. If approved, the stipend range would increase to Rs 6,800–Rs 12,300, up from the current Rs 5,000–Rs 9,000. The CAC also proposed replacing the existing list of industries (1987 Code) with one aligned to the National Industrial Classification (NIC) Code 2008, thereby expanding the scope of apprenticeship training to include emerging sectors such as IT, software services, telecommunications, biotechnology, and renewable energy. 'Apprenticeship is not just a skilling mechanism; it is a bridge that connects education, industry, and employment, especially for our rural youth. With NAPS and NATS as pillars supported by a strong legal framework, we are actively reforming the system to make it more inclusive, responsive, and aspirational,' Jayant Chaudhary said. The council also deliberated on promoting apprenticeship-embedded education programmes, including the introduction of new definitions such as 'degree apprenticeship', 'institution', 'UGC', and 'contractual staff', to align educational curricula with on-the-job training requirements. In addition, it proposed enabling employers to deliver basic and practical training through online, virtual, or blended modes, ensuring flexibility in learning without compromising on quality or compliance with centrally approved curricula. Further, discussions were held on the creation of regional boards at new locations to improve the administration and outreach of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and to regulate the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP), necessitating the insertion of a new clause in the Apprenticeship Rules. Apprenticeship training in India is imparted under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), which is administered by the Ministry of Education, and the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), run by the MSDE. Under the PM-NAPS, the government's contribution is Rs 1,500 or 25 per cent of the stipend amount, whereas under the NATS, it is 50 per cent of the stipend amount.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MSDE propose 30% increase in apprenticeship stipend; linking it to inflation
Centre has proposed a 30% increase in stipend under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and recommended linking it to the consumer price index. The proposals, once approved by the Cabinet, would increase the stipend to Rs 6800-Rs 12,300 as against the existing Rs 5,000 to Rs 9,000 and lead to bi-annual revision in stipend rates. The decision was taken at the 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) under Jayant Chaudhary, minister of states (independent charge), ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship and will now be sent to the Cabinet for approval. The aim is to reduce dropout rates and attract more candidates to undertake apprenticeship training,' ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship said in a statement issued after the meeting. As per the statement, stipend is proposed to be automatically adjusted biennially based on changes in the consumer price index (CPI), aligning with the salary increment cycle in July. The 38th CAC meeting also proposed replacing the existing list of industries (1987 code) with one aligned to national industrial classification (NIC) Code 2008 thereby expanding the scope of apprenticeship training to include emerging sectors like IT, software services, telecommunications, biotechnology, and renewable energy. Live Events 'Apprenticeship is not just a skilling mechanism, it is a bridge that connects education, industry, and employment, especially for our rural youth,' minister Chaudhary said. 'With NAPS and NATS as pillars supported by a strong legal framework, we are actively reforming the system to make it more inclusive, responsive, and aspirational,' he added. Apprenticeship training in India is imparted under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), which is administered by the ministry of education and the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), run by MSDE . Under the PM-National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) the government's contribution is Rs 1,500 or 25% of the stipend amount whereas it is 50% of the stipend amount under National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) Since 2020-21, 3.55 million apprentices have been engaged under NAPS while 1.29 million have been engaged under NATS, taking the total number of apprentices engaged in the country to 4.84 million in five years till 2024-25. While the government has incurred an expenditure of Rs 1,554.55 crore under NAPS between 2022-23 and 2024-25, Rs 1,890 crore has been spent under NATS between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The council deliberated on promotion of apprenticeship embedded education programmes, including the introduction of new definitions such as 'degree apprenticeship,' 'institution,' 'UGC,' and 'contractual staff,' to align educational curricula with on-the-job training requirements. Besides, it also proposed enabling employers to deliver basic and practical training through online, virtual, or blended modes, ensuring flexibility in learning without compromising the quality or compliance with centrally approved curriculum. Further, discussions were held on the creation of regional boards at new locations to improve the administration and outreach of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and regulate the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP), necessitating the insertion of a new clause in the Apprenticeship Rules. The Council also emphasized inclusivity by proposing the insertion of a definition for 'Person with Benchmark Disability' in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act. 'It recommended that trades or subject fields specify their suitability for persons with benchmark disabilities and reserve training places accordingly, promoting equitable access and participation in apprenticeship training,' it said.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Central Apprenticeship Council decides to hike stipend for trainees under two schemes
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) The Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) chaired by Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Monday decided to increase the minimum monthly stipend payable to apprentices under two schemes, from ₹ 5,000- ₹ 9,000 across five bands at present to ₹ 6,800- ₹ 12,300 once the proposed hike is notified. The revision of apprentice stipends is proposed to be automatically adjusted biennially based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), aligning with the salary increment cycle in July, officials said "We have two schemes. Under the PM-National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) the government's contribution is ₹ 1,500 or 25 per cent of the stipend amount whereas the government contributes 50 per cent of the stipend amount under National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The present stipend rates are from ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 9,000 under the five bands. This has now been increased to ₹ 6,800 to ₹ 12,300," an official told PTI. While the NAPS comes under the administrative control of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the NATS is implemented by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. "The highest band is ₹ 9,000. We have proposed to increase it to ₹ 12,300. There are five bands. For the lowest brand, the proposed increase is from ₹ 5,000 to 6,800 and the highest was 9,000 to 12,300," said another official. Addressing the media after chairing the Central Apprenticeship Council meeting, the Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship informed regarding the decisions taken. "The first thing is the stipend increase upwards of even 30 per cent in the various categories, stipend has been increased, which will provide a benefit to the industry and also the young people of our country. As you know, India is running the world's largest apprenticeship programme, and apprenticeship whether it's through national apprenticeship promotion scheme or it is through NAT scheme, which is done by the Higher Education Ministry, opens up a clear pathway for younger people to engage with industry and to become employable and get jobs," said the minister. He shared that another important issue which was deliberated upon was the capacity to do pure, online, blended apprenticeship programmes, specifically in some of the new domains like AI, green tech and other new sectors where there are new possibilities for employment. "There was an idea that we can form working groups to look at and deliberate on various domains going forward," said Chaudhary. The 38th CAC meeting proposed to replace the existing list of industries (1987 code) with one aligned to NIC Code 2008 thereby expanding the scope of apprenticeship training to include emerging sectors like IT, software services, telecommunications, biotechnology, and renewable energy. Any future updates in the industrial classification will automatically reflect in the apprenticeship rules, said officials present in the meeting. Besides, a significant agenda item in the CAC meeting was the promotion of apprenticeship embedded education programmes, including the introduction of new definitions such as "Degree Apprenticeship", "Institution", "UGC", and "Contractual Staff", to align educational curricula with on-the-job training requirements. The Council also proposed enabling employers to deliver basic and practical training through online, virtual, or blended modes, ensuring flexibility in learning without compromising the quality or compliance with centrally-approved syllabi, officials said. Additionally, the meeting discussed the creation of regional boards at new locations to improve the administration and outreach of NATS and regulate the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP), necessitating the insertion of a new clause in the apprenticeship rules, they added. The Council also emphasized on inclusivity by proposing the insertion of a definition for "Person with Benchmark Disability" in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act. It recommended that trades or subject fields specify their suitability for persons with benchmark disabilities and reserve training places accordingly, promoting equitable access and participation in apprenticeship training. The last CAC meeting was held in June 2021. Since then, India's apprenticeship landscape has evolved considerably with over 43.47 lakh apprentices engaged across 36 states and Union Territories, and active participation from more than 51,000 establishments, enhanced outreach across districts and social groups, and renewed alignment with futuristic sectors through PM-NAPS and NATS schemes.
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary to chair Central apprenticeship council meeting tomorrow
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will convene the 38th Meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) tomorrow at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Council, reconstituted in October 2024 under the chairmanship of Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE, plays a pivotal role in advising the Government on key policies related to apprenticeship training across the country, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said in an official statement on Sunday. The last CAC meeting was held in June 2021. Since then, India's apprenticeship landscape has evolved considerably--with over 43.47 lakh apprentices engaged across 36 States and Union Territories, with active participation from more than 51,000 establishments, enhanced outreach across districts and social groups, and renewed alignment with futuristic sectors through the PM-NAPS and NATS schemes,as per the ministry. The 38th CAC will deliberate on critical reforms including: Digital and virtual mode apprenticeship delivery; Integration of Degree Apprenticeships through rule amendments, including the introduction of new definitions to formally regulate Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes (AEDP);Provisions for global deployment of apprentices at client sites; Enhanced stipend rates linked to inflation;Measures to support women, PwDs, and apprentices from NER;Institutional strengthening including setting up of new regional boards. The Council comprises representatives from Central Ministries, State Governments, industry (public and private), academia, labour bodies, and technical experts. Notable members include Chairpersons of BHEL, Indian Oil, Tata Group, Maruti Suzuki, Reliance Industries, NSDC, UGC, AICTE, and senior bureaucrats from Ministries such as Education, Labour, MSME, Railways, and Textiles. State apprenticeship advisors from ten key states and domain experts with experience in education, labour, and industry also serve on the Council. Ahead of the meeting, Chaudhary, Chairman of CAC stated: 'The future of apprenticeships lies at the intersection of education, technology, and opportunity. As we prepare India's youth for a dynamic and inclusive economy, this Council meeting will serve as a catalyst to unlock greater flexibility, global linkages, and institutional coherence in our apprenticeship framework. It is an important step in our journey toward a 'Kushal Bharat, Viksit Bharat'.' The meeting will begin at 10:30 AM at Vigyan Bhawan, with a keynote address by the Minister, followed by discussions on proposed reforms and policy enhancements. Outcomes from the Council are expected to significantly shape India's skilling priorities in the years ahead. Earlier this week, MSDE launched a strategic Apprenticeship Scheme Pilot for the North Eastern Region (NER) in Aizawl, Mizoram, in the presence of Jayant Chaudhary and Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma. The initiative aims to boost apprenticeship adoption across all eight NER states by providing an additional Rs 1,500/month stipend to over 26,000 youth, above the standard NAPS benefit. Backed by a dedicated outlay of Rs 43.94 crore, including funds for awareness and capacity building, the scheme is being implemented by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) Guwahati and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). It marks a significant step toward mainstreaming skilling opportunities in underserved geographies, promoting mobility, inclusion, and industry-readiness among youth in the region. (ANI)
