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The Indian Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has emphasized the importance of On-the-Job Training (OJT) under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0) to expose candidates to industry practices. Training providers must document OJT details on the SIDH portal to avoid penalties for non-compliance. For
Apprenticeship
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
Skill Development
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) under India's Skill India Mission is enhancing the workforce's capabilities by providing training in future skills such as AI, Robotics, and Digital Marketing. Initiatives include the introduction of new job roles, apprenticeship programs, partnerships with tech companies, and
Apprenticeship
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree/Diploma Programme (AEDP) to enhance student employability. The program, approved by the Ministry of Education, aims to integrate apprenticeship into technical education, promoting industry collaboration and addressing skill gaps. The guidelines for the program were finalized after
Apprenticeship
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has reported on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS-2), which aims to enhance apprenticeship training across India. As of June 2025, there are 8,52,376 apprentices enrolled, including 1,95,680 women. The government provides stipend support of up to ₹1,500
Apprenticeship
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has proposed a 36% increase in apprenticeship stipends, linked to the Consumer Price Index. This decision, made during the 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council, aims to modernize the apprenticeship ecosystem in India. The revised stipend will apply to all apprentices, including
Skill Development
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has reported a significant decrease in the unemployment rate among youth aged 15-29, from 17.8% in 2017-18 to 10.2% in 2023-24, attributed to various skill development initiatives under the Skill India Mission. The PMKVY scheme has successfully placed over 2.
Apprenticeship
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has proposed a 36% increase in apprenticeship stipends, linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This decision, made during the 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council, aims to modernize the apprenticeship ecosystem in India. The revised stipend structure will apply to all
Skill India Mission
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary launched a week-long celebration marking the 10-year milestone of the Skill India Mission on World Youth Skills Day. The initiative has trained over 6 crore individuals, emphasizing the importance of youth skills in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. The Minister highlighted the transformative
Apprenticeship
The Central Apprenticeship Council has recommended a 36% increase in stipends under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme, revising the stipend range to ₹6,800–₹12,300. This move aims to reduce dropout rates and attract more candidates. The proposal includes biennial adjustments based on the
Apprenticeship
In a significant move to enhance apprenticeship opportunities for India's youth, the Central Apprenticeship Council has recommended a 30% increase in stipends under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. The new stipend range aims to attract more candidates and reduce dropout rates, with adjustments