Overview
The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) is a government initiative in India that incentivizes establishments to hire apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It aims to promote on-the-job training and skill development, providing financial support to both employers and apprentices.
Why PM-NAPS?
PM-NAPS is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to institutionalize apprenticeships as a mainstream career pathway — blending learning with earning. With a sharp focus on job-readiness and industry-aligned skilling, NSDC, through PM-NAPS, enables both youth empowerment and industrial productivity.
Key Impact Highlights
- 38 lakh+ Apprentices Engaged
- 50,000+ Employers Participating Across Sectors
- ₹980 crore+ Disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer
- 169 Third-Party Aggregators Empanelled
- 700+ Industry-Relevant Apprenticeship Courses
- 92% CAGR in Apprentice Engagement
- 32% CAGR in Establishments Participating
- 45% Apprentices from Diverse Socio-Economic Backgrounds
- 21% Women Apprentices Engaged
- 35 lakh e-KYC Verifications
- 30 lakh Aadhaar-Based Beneficiary IDs Generated
Prominent Employers Onboard: Mahindra, Dixon, Toyota, Apollo Pharmacy, Maruti Suzuki, Aditya Birla, Reliance, Barbeque Nation — and many more!
Our Key Offerings
- Industry Engagement & Enablement
- End-to-end onboarding and handholding of establishments
- Customised apprenticeship frameworks aligned to business needs
- Access to a nationwide talent pool
- Regulatory compliance and operational support
Promotion of Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Nationwide awareness campaigns, Apprenticeship Melas & Rozgar Melas
- Partnerships with SSCs, TPAs, and industry bodies
- Success stories and best practices from the field
- Promoting Apprenticeship with schools and colleges
Financial Incentive Support
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to apprentices up to 1500 rupees per month
- Transparent, timely fund tracking via digital platform
Digital Infrastructure & Platform Management
- Unified Apprenticeship Portal for real-time operations
- Features: Online registration, contracts, analytics dashboard, Aadhaar-PFMS integration
Capacity Building & Stakeholder Support
- Training for establishments, candidates & intermediaries
- Knowledge sessions, policy guidance, SOPs & grievance redressal
Transforming India’s Skilling Landscape
From urban metros to rural towns, PM-NAPS is building a future-ready India — one apprentice at a time. By bridging the gap between education and employment, PM-NAPS is reshaping industry-academia linkages, enhancing productivity, and catalyzing inclusive growth.
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