About National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2:
- It is implemented throughout the country since 2022-23 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship with the aim to promote apprenticeship training across India.
- The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme’ (NAPS) was launched in August, 2016 with the objective to promote apprenticeship training and to increase the engagement of apprentices.
- Under NAPS-2, the Government provides partial stipend support to apprentices engaged under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Features of NAPS-2:
- Financial support through DBT: Government provides stipend support to eligible apprentices engaged by establishments under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- The Government's share being released directly to beneficiaries through a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.
- Industry-led training: Apprenticeship training is conducted in actual work environments using the training facilities available with participating establishments, enabling hands-on learning and industry exposure.
- Technology-enabled implementation: A dedicated online portal facilitates end-to-end implementation of apprenticeship training, including registration, contract approval, monitoring and disbursement of benefits.
- Facilitation through TPAs:Mobilisation of apprentices and establishments, particularly MSMEs, is supported through empanelled Third Party Aggregators (TPAs).
