Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) to increase industry participation and young individuals’ apprenticeship training. Around 15 crores were disbursed to one lakh apprentices, marking the launch of DBT in NAPS.
A total of 25 lakh youth have been engaged as apprentices since the inception of inception National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme in 2016, till 31st July 2023. Around 2.6 lakh Apprentices have completed training in FY 23-24.
The Government of India’s proactive efforts to promote quality training across sectors, led tothe number of active establishments subsequently increase from 6,755 in 2018-19 to 40,655 in 2023-24. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan praised the launch of DBT in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, aiming to invigorate the apprenticeship ecosystem and fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making skilling an apprenticeship aspirational and encouraging earning while learning. Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship commented “Together, we forge ahead to craft a future where every individual’s potential finds its truest expression.”MSDE also organized Chintan Shivir to enhance apprenticeship engagement among stakeholders, emphasizing the role of government, industry, and private sector.
