National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme?
1) 50% of the total stipend payable to an apprentice would be shared with employers directly by Government of India.
2) 100% of the total expenditure incurred on providing basic training would be supported by Government of India.
- Published on 08 Jul 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
 
  • The Scheme would be implemented by Director General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
  • It provides for incentivizing employers to engage apprentices. 25% of the total stipend payable to an apprentice would be shared with employers directly by Government of India.
  • It is for the first time a scheme has been designed to offer financial incentives to employers to engage apprentices.
  • 50% of the total expenditure incurred on providing basic training, which is an essential component of apprenticeship training, would be supported by Government of India.
  • Apprenticeship Training provides for an industry led, practice oriented, effective and efficient mode of formal training.
  • The National Policy of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015 focuses on apprenticeship as one of the key components for creating skilled manpower in India.

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