National Program for Apprenticeship Promotion (NAPS)

 National Program for Apprenticeship Promotion (NAPS)

1. National Apprenticeship Promotion System, Second Edition (NAPS-2).

By offering partial stipend assistance to apprentices hired under the Apprenticeship Act of 1961, boosting the capacity of the apprenticeship ecosystem, and offering advocacy support, the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (NAPS-2) seeks to encourage apprenticeship training throughout the nation. Participants.

1.1 NAPS-2 aims to achieve the following:

a) To encourage experiential learning on the job in order to create a skilled labor force for the economy.

b) To incentivize organizations to hire trainees by providing a portion of the trainees' stipend support.

c) To provide applicants enrolled in short-term skill training programs run by the Central and State governments the chance to upgrade their skill sets.

d) To promote the hiring of apprentices in small businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium-sized companies (MSMEs) and establishments in underprivileged regions like the North-East region and aspirational districts.

important characteristics

2.1 Apprenticeship Training: An apprenticeship contract's specified terms and conditions, which may vary depending on the kind of trainee, are fulfilled by completing a training program in any industry or facility. Both specified trades and alternative trades will get training under the program.

2.2 Designated Trade (DT): Any trade, profession, engineering or non-engineering subject area, technology, or vocational training that the Central Government may designate after consultation with the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) is considered a designated trade. Gazette, that is.

2.1.1 For applicants who have completed their Industrial Training Institute (ITI) coursework, the duration of their apprenticeship training in DT will typically be one (1) year.

2.1.2 For new or non-ITI pass-out applicants, the apprenticeship training program in DT will typically last two (2) years.

2.3 Optional Trade (OT): Any profession, trade, subject area in engineering or non-engineering or technology, or vocational training that an employer may mandate are all considered optional trades.

2.3.1 OTs will complete their apprenticeship program in three different timeframes: six, nine, and twelve months.

2.3.2 In some circumstances, the duration may be more than a year, pending MSDE approval.

3. Qualification for benefits

3.1 The Apprenticeship Act, 1961, Section 3(A) states that an apprentice must be at least 14 years old, and 18 years old for some crafts that include hazardous sectors.

3.2 Since apprenticeship training is essentially a transfer from school to the workplace, a person must be 35 years old at the time of enrollment in order to be eligible for a partial government stipend.

4. Foundational Instruction

4.1 The length of basic training shall follow the authorized curriculum in the event that DT is informed via the Gazette.

4.2 In the event of overtime, the apprenticeship's course length will include basic training. This will take place at least two (2) weeks before the OJT and will be primarily devoted to the establishment's orientation and induction.

4.3 The induction will include a general review of workplace health and safety, basic hygiene, handling procedures for dangerous items, etc.

4.4 Neither DTs nor OTs will get compensation under NAPS-2 for the expense of basic training.

5. Financial support provided by NAPS-2

5.1 The Government of India's partial stipend assistance under NAPS-2 would be restricted to 25% of the total stipend provided, with each student receiving a maximum of Rs 1,500 per month throughout the training term.

5.2 The trainees' bank accounts would receive the stipend support from the Government of India via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

5.3 Central and State Government Departments, as well as Central and State Public Sector Undertakings/Enterprises, including Public Sector Banks, shall not be eligible for stipend support under NAPS-2.

5.4 Under the Scheme, major private groups would be urged to participate in the "Give It Up Campaign" and forego the Government of India's stipend assistance.

6. Implementation, oversight, and promotion agencies' roles and duties

6.1 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is in charge of NAPS-2's general administration, regulation, and oversight.

6.2 A major regulator that establishes guidelines and standards to guarantee quality in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) industry is the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).

6.3 Regional Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Skill Development (RDSDE): RDSDE is recognized as an Apprenticeship Advisor (AA) for approved trades for all enterprises under Central Government authority, in accordance with the Apprenticeship Act of 1961. For their individual jurisdictions, they are in charge of promoting, implementing, overseeing, and monitoring NAPS-2. This includes approving, reviewing, and certifying trainee contracts. Strong collaboration with the State Government and Union Territory (UT) Administration is another duty they have in order to improve stakeholder capacity development and awareness creation via events like fairs, workshops, seminars, and campaigns. Additionally, RDSDE will collaborate with the relevant ITIs. Make contact with other educational establishments within your authority, such as colleges, universities, polytechnics, etc., in order to expand the pool of young people who may receive apprenticeship training.

6.4 Union Territory (UT) Administration/State Government: In accordance with the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, the relevant State Government and UT Administration are the proper authorities for carrying out apprenticeship training for both optional and nominated trades with regard to all establishments under their jurisdiction. The State Apprenticeship Advisor (SAA) will be appointed by them for their particular jurisdiction. In accordance with Section (27) of the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, the Government may additionally designate Deputy and Assistant Apprenticeship Advisers to assist the State Apprenticeship Adviser in carrying out his duties. States/UTs will make sure that the corresponding District Skill Committees (DSCs) and State Skill Development and Apprenticeship Engagement in Entrepreneurship Committees (SSDECs) are routinely reviewed and monitored in order to establish a robust and dynamic apprenticeship ecosystem, with an emphasis on apprenticeship engagement by State Departments and State Public Sector Undertakings (SPSUs).

6.5 State Apprenticeship Advisors (SAA): In accordance with the Apprenticeship Act of 1961, SAAs are designated as Apprenticeship Advisors (AA) for both optional and nominated trades for any institution within the state government's purview. For their individual jurisdictions, they are in charge of promoting, implementing, overseeing, and monitoring NAPS-2. This includes approving, reviewing, and certifying trainee contracts. In collaboration with the relevant RDSDE, they are also in charge of increasing stakeholder capacity and raising awareness via campaigns, fairs, workshops, seminars, etc. Mission Directors (MDs) of the relevant State Skill Development Mission (SSDM) may be designated by SAA as AAs for alternative trades. Under the Act, SAA may designate Assistant Apprenticeship Advisors (AAAs) at the district level to oversee the efficient execution of apprenticeship training.

6.6 For businesses under the Central Government's authority, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is in charge of implementing, overseeing, and monitoring apprenticeship programs in alternative trades via Sector Skill Councils (SSCs). The Government of India will provide apprentices with partial stipend help for both designated and optional trades via DBT, with the apprenticeship portal being managed by NSDC. In addition, the NSDC is in charge of advocacy and promotional efforts, awareness-raising via campaigns, fairs, workshops, and seminars, as well as stakeholder capacity development and engagement.

6.7 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs): SSCs are conducting apprenticeship training for alternative trades for all enterprises under Central Government control under the auspices of NSDC. Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of SSC have been designated as Joint Apprenticeship Advisors (JAAs) in accordance with the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, by virtue of Office Order No. MSDE 6(1)/2018-AP, dated May 18, 2018. They are in charge of NAPS-2's promotion, implementation, oversight, and monitoring, as well as the certification, review, and approval of trainee contracts for the purposes of their respective jurisdictions. Additionally, they are in charge of raising awareness and developing stakeholder capacity via events like fairs, workshops, seminars, and campaigns. Establishments under their sector/respective line ministries will be required by SSCs to actively engage the trainees.

6.8 Institutes of Industrial Training (ITIs): Both public and private ITIs will spread knowledge about apprenticeships and serve as a bridge for their students to get training in apprenticeships from establishments. In their individual ITIs, they will conduct events aimed at promoting apprenticeships, such as fairs, workshops, lectures, etc. For a minimum of one (1) year, ITIs will also keep track of their students throughout their internships and subsequent job placements. To increase the employability of their students, they will ask companies for input on the caliber and scope of the training that ITIs provide. As the Member Secretary of the District Skill Committees (DSCs), which are chaired by the District Magistrate, the nodal government ITI Principal will make sure that the apprenticeship is included in the District Skill Development Plan (DSDP), which is created by the DSC.

6.9 Third Party Aggregators (TPAs): TPAs that the MSDE has accredited are essential allies in fulfilling the needs of establishments seeking candidates and apprentices, with a particular emphasis on MSMEs. They are crucial in setting up and guiding prospective trainees, finishing required coursework, handling claims for establishments, conducting exams, and awarding certificates. TPAs will take a proactive role in promoting the program as a whole. In addition, they will oversee and manage trainee placement for a minimum of a year after completing apprenticeship training. To effectively track and monitor progress, TPAs shall submit monthly performance reports to NSDC/MSDE in accordance with TPA requirements.