Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a Government of India initiative to promote apprenticeship training. It's one of the most efficient ways to develop skilled manpower for industry by utilizing existing training facilities in establishments.
Apprenticeship Training consists of Basic Training and On-the-Job Training/Practical Training at workplace in the industry.
Who Is An Apprentice
An apprentice is a person who has entered into a contract of apprenticeship with the employer for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act.
Why NAPS?
NAPS helps organizations meet apprenticeship compliance requirements, build skilled talent, support youth employability, and contribute to nation-building through structured skill development.
Compliance
- For organizations with an employee strength of 30 or more, it is mandatory to engage apprentices at 2.5% to 15% of the total workforce.
- NAPS helps ensure regulatory compliance while contributing to nation-building through skilling and enhancing youth employability.
Incentives
- Organizations can utilize their CSR funds to support apprenticeship training under NAPS.
- CSR benefits are applicable for apprentices engaged beyond the mandatory 2.5% requirement.
Workforce Pipeline
- Build a steady stream of skilled talent at the entry level.
- Enables better selection for regular employment, with no obligation to hire apprentices permanently.
- The apprenticeship route is cost-effective in the long run compared to traditional hiring models.
Social Impact
- Strengthens youth employability and bridges the skill gap.
- Contributes directly to nation-building through skill development and inclusive workforce growth.
Benefits for apprentices
Industry
Oriented
Training
Potential
progression from
Apprentice to
Employee
Trained through latest
technology &
recognition process
Earn While
Learn
Globally Recognized
Certification
Sharing of 25% of prescribed stipend subject to maximum of 1500/- per month per apprentice to the employers.
Sharing of cost of basic training with Basic Training Providers (BTP); up to INR 7,500 for 3 months/ 500 hours.
Following of our courses are currently approved under NAPS
Assistant Lab Technician-Food and Agricultural Commodities
Corn Starch Manufacturing Technician
Fish and Sea Food Processing Technician
Packing Machine Worker-Food Processing
Squash and Juice Processing Technician
Baking Technician/Operative
Dairy Processing Equipment Operator
Jam, Jelly and Ketchup Processing Technician
Spice Processing Technician
Traditional Snack and Savoury Maker
Employer can also introduce a tailor-made course as per the Industry requirements which are exempted from any benefits under NAPS.
Important Links
- Apprenticeship Guidelines:
https://www.msde.gov.in/static/uploads/2024/04/Guidelines-for-NAPS.pdf - Operational Framework:
https://www.msde.gov.in/static/uploads/2024/04/Guidelines-for-NAPS.pdf - Apprenticeship FAQs:
https://www.msde.gov.in/static/uploads/2024/04/Guidelines-for-NAPS.pdf
- Apprenticeship Enquiry Form:
https://www.msde.gov.in/static/uploads/2024/04/Guidelines-for-NAPS.pdf - Apprenticeship Website:
https://www.msde.gov.in/static/uploads/2024/04/Guidelines-for-NAPS.pdf
For details contact our apprenticeship SPOC:
Ms. Puspita Rana
Manager-NAPS, Placement and Industry Engagement
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, 3rd floor
1, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House
New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Landmark: Opposite Doordarshan Bhawan
For details contact our apprenticeship SPOC:
- +91-9711260240
- helpdesk@flcsi.in
- Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, 3rd floor, 1, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi, 110001