About the Scheme
NAPS promotes apprenticeship training by reimbursing 25% of stipend to employers (max ₹1,500/month). Launched August 19, 2016. 9.7 lakh+ apprentices engaged annually. Covers all industries under Apprentices Act 1961. Digital portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Replaced Apprentice Protsahan Yojana. Also covers basic training cost up to ₹7,500 per apprentice.
Target Beneficiaries: Youth seeking vocational training; 9.7 lakh+ apprentices/year; manufacturing, services, IT
Key Features
- 25% stipend reimbursement to employers (max ₹1,500/month/apprentice)
- Basic training cost reimbursement: up to ₹7,500 per apprentice
- 9.7 lakh+ apprentices engaged annually; 3x growth in 3 years
- Legal basis: Apprentices Act 1961; covers all industries
- Digital portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for employer registration and candidate matching
- Replaced Apprentice Protsahan Yojana (APY); NAPS 2.0 under consideration
- Links with PMKVY for skilled workforce; National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) for graduates