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Pradeep Kumar

03/10/21 09:00 AM IST

National Apprenticeship Mela

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Skill India with due support from Directorate General of Training (DGT) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is organizing a day long “National Apprenticeship Mela” across the country in over 400 locations on October 4th, 2021.

Details
  • The aim is to support the hiring of nearly one lakh apprentices and assist employers in tapping the right talent and develop it further with training and providing practical skillsets.
  • The event is expected to witness participation from more than 2000 organisations operating in more than 30 sectors such as Power, Retail, Telecom, IT/ITeS, Electronics, Automotive and more.
  • In addition, the aspiring youth will have the opportunity to engage and select from more than 500+trades including Welder, Electrician, Housekeeper, Beautician, Mechanic etc.
  • This training is under the Apprentices Act, 1961. And support through National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme.
Significance
  • Potential applicants will receive several benefits by attending the Apprenticeship Mela.
  • They have a huge opportunity to get apprenticeship offered on the spot and receive direct industry exposure.
  • Following, they will get monthly stipend as per the Government standards for developing new skills, an opportunity to earn while they learn.
  • The candidates will get certificates, recognized by National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), increasing the chances of their employability after the training.
Background
  • The National Policy of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015 launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on July 15th, 2015recognisesapprenticeship as a means to provide gainful employment to skilled workforce with adequate compensation.
  • MSDE has also taken several efforts to increase the number of apprentices hired by enterprises in the country.
  • The aim is to fill the gap in supply and demand for skilled workforce and meet the aspirations of the Indian youth through gaining on-the-job training and securing better opportunities for employment.
Source: PIB

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