The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-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.

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

Ready to Join the Apprenticeship journey?

Visit: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in