To bolster the participation of both industries and young individuals in apprenticeship training on a nationwide scale, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). An amount of approx.
15 crores was disbursed to one lakh apprentice by the Minister today 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.
India’s proactive training promotion led to a significant increase in active establishments, 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 expressed, “Together, we forge ahead to craft a future where every individual’s potential finds its truest expression.”
