About NAPS
In an endeavor to promote apprenticeship in India, a new scheme, National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) has been launched by the Government in August 2016. The scheme entails financial support to establishments undertaking apprenticeship programs.
Objective of the Scheme
The main objective of the scheme is to promote apprenticeship training and to increase the engagement of apprentices across the industries.
Amendment
- Apprentices can be engaged from 6 months to 36 months in Optional Trade category.
- Apprentices can be engaged in 3rd shift without prior approval of Apprenticeship Advisor.
- Age Group – minimum of 14 years and no upper limit for age to be an Apprentice.
- Qualification - minimum 5th pass and for maximum, there is no bar. Even a post graduate can also become an Apprentice.
- Establishment can engage Apprentices up to 15% of its total strength including contract workman.
- No basic training required for ITI, Diploma holder, B.A, B.Com, B.SC, BE & Skill Certificate holder.
- Basic training required for Fresher's above 5th pass to 12th Std pass who does not have any industry or work experience and does not hold any Skill Certificate
Why NAPS?
- To promote apprenticeship training.
- To incentivize employers who wish to engage apprentices.
- To increase the engagement of apprentices across the industries.
Advanctages of NAPS
Addresses skill gap for the industry
Industry can design and run apprenticeships in customized courses
Increases availability of industry ready skilled manpower well versed with culture of the company
Reduces attrition
Reduces expenditure on recruitment process
Loyalty factor in apprentices is relatively higher
Financial support from the Government through NAPS
Customised training tailored to specific needs of business
Financial Benefits Under NAPS
Sharing of cost of basic training with Basic Training Providers (BTP);
up to INR 7,500 / 500 hours
Sharing of 25% of the prescribed stipend, subject to a maximum of
INR 1,500 per month per apprentice
Employer Contact
FAQ's
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a new scheme of Government of
India to promote apprenticeship. It was launched on19th August 2016.
The scheme has the following two components:
- Reimbursement of 25% of prescribed stipend subject to a maximum of Rs. 1500/- per month per apprentice by the Government of India to all employers who engage apprentices.
- Reimbursement of cost of basic training ( upto a limit of Rs. 7500/- for a maximum of 500 hours/3 months) by the Government of India to Basic Training Providers (BTPs) in respect of apprentices who come directly for apprenticeship training without any formal training.
- To promote apprenticeship training
- To incentivize employers who wish to engage apprentices.
- To increase the engagement of apprentices across the industries.
- Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship Training (RDATs) are the implementing agencies for Central Public Sector Undertakings and those private establishments operating in 4 or more States.
- State Apprenticeship Advisers are the implementing agencies for State Public Sector Undertakings and Private Sectors establishments in their respective States.
Apprenticeship training is a course of training in any industry or establishment.
Apprenticeship training consists of basic training and on-the-job-training (OJT)/practical
training at workplace.
Basic training consists of theoretical and practical instructions relating to the trade in
which on-the-job-training is to be imparted. It is mandatory for those who have not done
any formal training in an ITI or in those courses under PMKVY/MES which have been
granted equivalence with basic training.
The duration of basic training is 1/5th to 1/4th of the overall duration of apprenticeship
training. Remaining period will be utilised for on-the-job-training component.
Basic training can be done in Basic Training Centre (BTC) which can be set up by the
industry/employer where on-the-job-training is to be given, provided the
industry/employer has the required facilities/infrastructure for providing basic training. All
such BTCs will have to go through a verification process before being designated as a
BTC.
It can also be provided in government or private industrial training institutes ITIs provided they have spare seats (within overall affiliation) for running basic training. Spare shifts may also be used for basic training. In case these institutes have the required capacity to conduct basic training, they will be designated as BTCs. It can also be imparted in BTCs set up/supported by Industry clusters.
It can also be provided in government or private industrial training institutes ITIs provided they have spare seats (within overall affiliation) for running basic training. Spare shifts may also be used for basic training. In case these institutes have the required capacity to conduct basic training, they will be designated as BTCs. It can also be imparted in BTCs set up/supported by Industry clusters.
Practical training imparted at workplace in an industry.
Any individual, who has completed 14 years of age, is physically fit and having minimum
educational qualification prescribed for a trade can undergo apprenticeship training.
One can undergo apprenticeship training in industry/establishments under the
Central/State Government or in private sector establishments.
Apprenticeship training can be provided in designated and optional trades. These trades
cover all the sectors listed above.
Designated trade means any trade or occupation as notified by the Government. At
present, there are 259 designated trades available for apprenticeship training. List is available on apprenticeship portal.
Optional trade means any trade or occupation decided by an employer. Optional trades
can be from the following categories -
PMKVY/MES – Courses under PMKVY/MES (Prime Minister Kaushal Vikas Yojana/Modular Employable Skills) can be treated as equivalent to basic training component. A one year practical content for on-the-job-training can be designed by the concerned Sector Skill Council (SSC)/NCVT for such courses.
Created by employer – In a trade decided & designed by employer with a duration of minimum 500 hrs. as basic training component and a one year practical content for onthe- job-training. This option is given to employers to design their own courses relevant to their requirements. All such courses have to be loaded on the apprenticeship portal.
PMKVY/MES – Courses under PMKVY/MES (Prime Minister Kaushal Vikas Yojana/Modular Employable Skills) can be treated as equivalent to basic training component. A one year practical content for on-the-job-training can be designed by the concerned Sector Skill Council (SSC)/NCVT for such courses.
Created by employer – In a trade decided & designed by employer with a duration of minimum 500 hrs. as basic training component and a one year practical content for onthe- job-training. This option is given to employers to design their own courses relevant to their requirements. All such courses have to be loaded on the apprenticeship portal.
Candidate may access the apprenticeship portal
http://www.apprenticeship.gov.in/Pages/Apprenticeship/ApprenticeRegistration.aspx
- Candidate may access the apprenticeship portal for registration indicating sectors/trades of his choice.
- Search for potential employers.
- Send applications to potential employers for apprenticeship training
- Online receipt and acceptance of offer letters from establishments
- Process all necessary contractual obligations online
An apprentice is a person who has entered into a contract of apprenticeship with the
employer for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act.
The date on which the contract of apprenticeship has been entered between employer and apprentice.
Yes, registration of contract of apprenticeship is required for designated trades but it is
not required for optional trades. However, for getting benefits under NAPS, registration
of contract of apprenticeship for optional trades has been made mandatory.
Contract of apprenticeship can be registered by State or Central Apprenticeship
Advisers. Contracts are submitted for registration in an online mode and they are
approved by the registering authority.
- Candidate applies to an establishment for apprenticeship training.
- The establishment views the application of candidate in its MIS account.
- Offers a seat to the candidate.
- An establishment can contact a candidate on its own also.
- Candidate receives the offer and accepts it.
- The acceptance is again reflected in the MIS account of establishment.
- The establishment approves the accepted offer from the candidate. A contract having a unique contract number is generated between the establishment and candidate.
- Now the candidate gets the status of an apprentice.
- This contract of apprenticeship is now reflected in the account of approving authority for approval. The approving authority approves the contract.
Apprentices are covered under NAPS from the following four categories:
- Trainees passed out from ITI courses.
- Trainees under “dual-learning mode of training” from ITIs.
- Trainees who have completed PMKVY/MES courses.
- Candidates who possess minimum educational qualification required for a trade and have not undergone any formal training in an ITI/PMKVY/MES–these candidates are designated as 'fresher apprentices'.
Only fresher apprentices are mandatorily required to undergo basic training. The first two categories of apprentices are exempted from undergoing basic training. Third category of apprentices is also exempted provided that courses under PMKVY/MES are given equivalence to basic training component.
PMKVY is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. PMKVY courses are run by Training Partners under the Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) set up by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
MES courses are short term courses designed by NCVT under the scheme SDI – Skill
Development Initiative. Various State Governments & Central Government agencies are
running MES courses through Vocational Training Providers (VTPs).
This mode of training has been introduced formally in all ITIs from this academic year. It has been introduced for improving the connect between industry and ITIs.Under the dual-learning mode of training, the theoretical instructions and basics about safety and tools, equipment along with foundation practical will be imparted in ITIs and relevant practical training for a trade will be given in the industry. ITIs are required to enter into MOUs with industries/employers where they want to send their trainees for practical training.
Apprentice must fulfill the following:
- He/she must possess minimum age, educational and physical qualification prescribed for the trade.
- Apprentice must register on the portal.
- Apprentice must have an aadhaar number.
- Maximum age in respect of fresher apprentice shall be 21 years.
An employer is a person/entity who has business in any trade or occupation.
Employers have to access the apprenticeship portal. They need to supply information relating to their registration under ESIC/EPFO etc. which will be used for online validation.
http://www.apprenticeship.gov.in/Pages/Apprenticeship/EstablishmentRegistration.aspx
Establishment shall engage apprentices in a band of 2.5% to 10% of the total manpower strength of the establishment including contractual staff. An establishment with total strength of 100 can engage a maximum of 10 apprentices and a minimum of 3 apprentices.
The employers interested to avail the benefits of NAPS must fulfill the following:
- Employers must be registered with EPFO/ESIC/LIN
- Employers must have TAN/TIN number.
- Employers must register on the apprenticeship portal.
- Employers must have an aadhaar linked bank account.
- Employer may access http://www.apprenticeship.gov.in for on-line registration
- Select the option (NAPS or Non-NAPS) – to declare their intention of registering for NAPS.
- Declare apprenticeship seats/vacancies
- Search & shortlist candidates specific to sector, trades, region etc.
- Issue offer letters to candidates for engaging as apprentices.
- Sign contract of apprenticeship with apprentice.
- Submit contract of apprenticeship on-line for approval by respective Regional Directorate of Apprenticeship Training/State Apprenticeship Adviser.
Employers who are engaging apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 are
exempted towards contribution of EPF and ESI for apprentices.
Basic Training Provider (BTP) is an entity who has the facilities for imparting basic training to apprentices.
The following can become BTP:
- Government & Private Industrial Training Institutes.
- Industries/ establishments with in-house basic training facilities ( subject to physical verification by RDATs)
- Basic Training Centres set up/supported by industry clusters (subject to physical verification by RDATs)
- In case a industry/ establishment does not want support under the basic training component of NAPS ( Rs 7500/- for upto 500 hours) then it will not be required to go through the physical verification.
BTPs will be selected in the following manner:
- Government/Private ITI will automatically get selected as a BTP provided that they have spare seats (within overall affiliation) for running basic training. Spare shifts may be used for basic training.
- BTP will have to apply through portal for registration.
- RDAT will review the application of BTP.
- RDAT will arrange for physical inspection of BTP by a committee constituted for this purpose.
- Submission of inspection report on-line by the committee.
- Review of inspection report and approval of BTP by RDAT.
- Selection and offer to BTP on-line by RDAT.
BTP may access the apprenticeship portal.
http://www.apprenticeship.gov.in/Pages/Apprenticeship/BTPRegistration.aspx
http://www.apprenticeship.gov.in/Pages/Apprenticeship/BTPRegistration.aspx
- Review & approve contracts of apprenticeship.
- Receipt and review of claims from employers.
- Online payment of 25% of prescribed stipend subject to a maximum of Rs. 1500/- per month per apprentice to the employers.
- Receipt and review of applications from BTP by RDATs.
- Receipt of Inspection report and approval of BTP by RDATs.
- Receipt and review of claims from BTP on-line.
- Payment of cost of basic training to BTPs.
- Review & approve contracts of apprenticeship.
- Receipt and review of claims from employers.
- Online payment of 25% of prescribed stipend subject to a maximum of Rs. 1500/- per month per apprentice to the employers.
- Payment of full rate of prescribed stipend, including Government of India’s share shall be paid to apprentices by the establishment through the aadhaar linked bank accounts of apprentices.
- Establishments are required to upload a proof for payment of full amount of stipend to the apprentice alongwith the attendance particulars.
- Payment for the last quarter shall be made only after passing the final trade test by the apprentice and adjusting for dropouts.
- Employers will have to sign a undertaking to inform the concerned RDAT/SAA about any dropouts.
At the end of apprenticeship training, the apprentice will appear at an All India Trade Test conducted by the National Council for Vocational Training in designated trades or optional trades under NAPS. Successful apprentice will be awarded National Apprenticeship Certificate, which is qualification for employment.
The Apprentices Act has been amended from 22.12.2014.Main changes are:
- Engagement of apprentices in a band of 2.5% to 10% of total strength of establishment.
- Introduction of optional trades.
- Scope has been extended to non-engineering pass-outs.
- Outsourcing of basic training in an institute of employer's choice.
- Aggregation of apprentices through Third Party Agency (TPA)
- Penalty in the form of fine only
- Submission of returns, other information and contract of apprenticeship through apprenticeship portal and its time bound approval