NAPS

The Government of India had launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in August 2016, to promote the apprenticeship program in India by introducing a package of financial incentive to establishments engaging in apprenticeship.

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (NAPS-2) aims to promote apprenticeship training in the country, by providing partial stipend support to the apprentices engaged under the Apprentice Act, 1961, undertaking capacity building of the apprenticeship ecosystem, and providing advocacy assistance to the stakeholders.

It aims at improving ease of doing business by simplifying processes of apprenticeship engagement. NAPS-2 is a Central Sector Scheme (100% funded by the Central Government) and is one of the sub-components under the umbrella scheme of "Skill India Programme‟. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is responsible for the overall regulation, management, and monitoring of NAPS-2.

Candidate Eligibility

The Government of India has specified certain criteria and requirements, which have to be met, to be eligible for the NAPS scheme for both employers and trainees.  

Take a look at NAPS Eligibility Criteria and NAPS guidelines to know the complete details regarding eligibility, criteria, guidelines etc.