The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has held the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela on July 11, 2022, as part of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Skill India Mission to boost career opportunities and practical training. The major purpose of this programme is to encourage companies to hire more apprentices while also assisting employers in discovering and developing their potential via training and practical skill sets. Through this apprenticeship mela 67,035 jobs offered till date.
The one-day event will feature 36 sectors and more than 1000 companies and 500 distinct sorts of trades. Candidates must have a 5th-12th grade pass certificate, a skill training certificate, an ITI Diploma, or a graduate degree to participate. Candidates will also earn National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)-recognized certifications, improving their employability after the training.
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said “The primary purpose of these programmes is to recruit more apprentices, it is important to note that apprenticeships such as these are necessary for practical training, which is what we are striving for here.”