Apprenticeship

Status of National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)

Official Press

18 Aug 2025

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), launched in August 2016 and currently in its second phase (NAPS-2), aims to enhance apprenticeship training across India. The government provides stipend support of up to ₹1,500 per month to apprentices, with recent reforms proposing a 36% stipend increase. The scheme targets 13 lakh apprentices for the financial year 2025-26, with 3.99 lakh already engaged. Apprenticeship training is available in 49 sectors, and a national portal facilitates the application process. The initiative is part of the broader 'Skill India' mission to bridge the skill gap and improve employability.

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