Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS / NAPS-2)

What it is

Promote industry-led on-the-job training, support the transition from education to work and expand apprenticeship engagement across establishments and sectors, including MSMEs.

What you get

• PM-NAPS Central stipend contribution per apprenticeUp to ₹1,500

Who it is for

• the establishment must be eligible to engage apprentices under the Apprentices Act and current portal rules
• the employer must create and manage eligible apprenticeship contracts and pay the prescribed stipend
• the establishment and apprentice must complete the official portal and DBT-linked process
• trade, qualification, age, training-period and establishment conditions depend on the current route and applicable rules

How to apply

1. 1
   Check establishment and trade eligibility

   Confirm the current Apprentices Act, portal, trade, seat, age, contract and public-body conditions before creating an engagement plan.

   Official step
2. 2
   Register the establishment and vacancies

   Use the official apprenticeship portal to complete establishment details, eligible trades, seats and required workplace or trainer information.

   Official step
3. 3
   Execute contracts and maintain records

   Engage apprentices through the official route, pay the prescribed stipend, maintain attendance and workplace-training evidence, and complete DBT-linked claims and reporting.

   Official step

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