National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a government initiative in India that incentivizes establishments to hire apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It aims to promote on-the-job training and skill development, providing financial support to both employers and apprentices.

NAPS is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to institutionalize apprenticeships as a mainstream career pathway — blending learning with earning. With a sharp focus on job-readiness and industry-aligned skilling, NSDC, through NAPS, enables both youth empowerment and industrial productivity.

• 38 lakh+ Apprentices Engaged • 50,000+ Employers Participating Across Sectors • ₹980 crore+ Disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer • 169 Third-Party Aggregators Empanelled • 700+ Industry-Relevant Apprenticeship Courses • 92% CAGR in Apprentice Engagement • 32% CAGR in Establishments Participating • 45% Apprentices from Diverse Socio-Economic Backgrounds • 21% Women Apprentices Engaged • 35 lakh e-KYC Verifications • 30 lakh Aadhaar-Based Beneficiary IDs Generated

Prominent Employers Onboard: Mahindra, Dixon, Toyota, Apollo Pharmacy, Maruti Suzuki, Aditya Birla, Reliance, Barbeque Nation — and many more!

Industry Engagement & Enablement • End-to-end onboarding and handholding of establishments • Customised apprenticeship frameworks aligned to business needs • Access to a nationwide talent pool • Regulatory compliance and operational support

• Nationwide awareness campaigns, Apprenticeship Melas & Rozgar Melas • Partnerships with SSCs, TPAs, and industry bodies • Success stories and best practices from the field • Promoting Apprenticeship with schools and colleges

• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to apprentices up to 1500 rupees per month • Transparent, timely fund tracking via digital platform

• Unified Apprenticeship Portal for real-time operations • Features: Online registration, contracts, analytics dashboard, Aadhaar-PFMS integration

• Training for establishments, candidates & intermediaries • Knowledge sessions, policy guidance, SOPs & grievance redressal

From urban metros to rural towns, NAPS is building a future-ready India — one apprentice at a time. By bridging the gap between education and employment, NAPS is reshaping industry-academia linkages, enhancing productivity, and catalyzing inclusive growth.  

Ready to Join the Apprenticeship journey?

Visit: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in