APPRENTICESHIP SCHEMES IN INDIA
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP PROMOTION SCHEME
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NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME
WHY APPRENTICESHIP ?
- The Apprenticeship Program is mandatory in India under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 which is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) at the National level, for all establishments having more than 30 employees.
- A proven solution for training and retaining world-class talent that is industry-ready.
Note: As per Section 30 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (Offences and Penalties), (1 ) & (1 A) Defaulters are liable for a Rs. 500 per shortfall of apprenticeship per month for the first three months and thereafter, Rs.1,000 per month till such number of seats are filled up. There may be other notices and inspections from the department separately
Establishments Under the Purview of Apprenticeship Mandate.
| EMPLOYEE STRENGTH | ELIGIBILITY FOR APPRENTICESHIP | APPRENTICE BAND | APPRENTICESHIP DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 5 | Not Eligible | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
| 6 -30 | Optional | 2.5%-15% of Employee strength | 6-12 months |
| > 30 | Mandatory | 2.5%-15% of Employee strength | 6-12 months |
Benefit For Employer under NAPS & NATS
| Benefit For Employer | NAPS | NATS |
|---|---|---|
| Financial | Sharing of 25% of the prescribed stipend, subject to a maximum of INR1,500 per month per apprentice | NATS enhances the establishment of productivity and provides financial support to the industries by way of reimbursing 50% or Rs 4500 per month per apprentice (whichever is lower) of government prescribed minimum spend paid to the apprentices |
| Compliances | Optional | No statutory / Labour Compliances |
| CSR | Optional | Entire stipend amount paid to apprentices can be booked under CSR activity |