Apprenticeships in India: NAPS, monthly stipend, and how the year-long programme works

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme reimburses employers a portion of the apprentice stipend, currently capped at fifteen hundred rupees per apprentice per month. Apprenticeships run for six months to four years depending on the designation, and the apprentice is placed under the Apprentices Act with formal stipend, leave, and on-the-job training entitlements.

YouthPower tracks 7 schemes in this category, of which 2 are central government programmes and 5 are state government programmes.

What to look for when applying

The apprentice contract must be registered on the Apprenticeship Portal. Many employers convert apprentices into regular hires at the end of the programme — but conversion rates vary widely by sector and employer.

Named examples

• National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (Central · training · Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship)
  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.
• National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training (Central · training · Ministry of Education)
  The primary goal of this scheme is to bridge the gap in practical experience for fresh Graduate Engineers, Diploma holders, and 10+2 Vocational pass-outs in approximately 10,000 industrial establishments. The apprentices undergo a one-year training period, receiving a monthly stipend.
• Ashadeepa Scheme (State · employment)
  The scheme was introduced by the Government of Karnataka in the 2017-18 budget to encourage private sector industries and companies to provide employment opportunities to persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, ensuring social justice.
• CM Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (CMAPS) (State · stipend)
  Links youth with industries for 6-12 month on-the-job training with guaranteed monthly stipend.
• Mukhyamantri Apprenticeship Yojana (State · training)
  The scheme aims to enhance the employability of Gujarat's youth through apprenticeship training, offering financial incentives to employers, and promoting skill development across various industries.
• Project Sankalp (State · training)
  The scheme aims to provide industry-led vocational skilling to enhance youth employability and meet industry demand for skilled manpower. It offers sector-specific training, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities, benefiting youth with better job prospects.
• Sudakshya For Girls Child Scholarship (State · scholarship)
  This scholarship provides financial assistance to all deserving students who want to pursue higher studies. Under this scholarship scheme, the students fulfilling the eligibility criteria will receive a maintenance allowance and other benefits.

The most active ministries in this category are Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Education.

States with the highest number of dedicated state-government schemes in this category are All, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha.

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