National Apprenticeship Training Scheme

About National Apprenticeship Training Scheme:

• It is one of the flagship programmes of Government of India for Skilling Indian Youth in Trade disciplines. 
• The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 amended in 1973.
• It offers Graduate, Diploma students and Vocational certificate holders; practical, hands-on On-the-Job-Training (OJT) based skilling opportunities.
• Duration: Ranging from 6 months to 1 year.

• During the period of apprenticeship, the apprentices are paid a stipend amount, 50% of which is reimbursable to the employer from the Government of India.
• At the end of the training period the apprentices are issued a Certificate of Proficiency by the Government of India which can be registered at all employment exchanges across India as valid employment experience. 
• There is no guarantee of employment after completion of training as an apprentice.

National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 Portal

• It facilitates the registration and application process for apprenticeships, allowing industries to manage vacancies and contracts. 
• This provides young graduates and diploma holders with essential employability skills and a guaranteed monthly stipend.
• It manages the entire apprenticeship lifecycle, including student registration, vacancy advertisements, applications, contract creation, certification, reporting, and stipend disbursal through DBT. 
• It is developed by the Ministry of Education with AICTE and the Board of Apprenticeship Training/Practical Training (BoATs/BoPT).