Youth becoming successful through National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)|Aap Ki Baat

The Government of India has launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) to promote apprenticeship training in the country.

The objective of the scheme is to provide industry-based and practical training to the candidates and stipend during training. One such story is of Mohammad Qasim from Muzaffarnagar, who underwent apprenticeship training under NAPS and today he is working in a good company in Manesar.

What is NAPS?

NAPS is a two-fold scheme that aims to increase apprenticeship training. It’s beneficial for businesses registered under the scheme as well as individuals looking at gaining work experience in a particular industry.

Apprenticeship is a type of training provided to individuals to help them hone their skills under the NAPS program.


This training would be provided in the sector through the utilisation of facilities that are accessible in the industry. In the apprenticeship, basic training and on-the-job training are offered. This leads to hands-on work experience for the apprentice and in turn, helps the organisation create an industry-ready workforce.

In this scheme, the Government of India shares the expenses of training an individual with the institutions enrolled under the program. This program will allow apprenticeship training to be used at its full potential.


Objectives of NAPS

The primary goal of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme is to encourage apprenticeship training throughout the nation by offering multiple advantages to both employers and employees.

In the NAPS scheme, the apprenticeship expenses are borne by both, the government and the employer, so that the financial pressure will not befall the employer alone.


This scheme is aimed at laying the foundation of a skilled workforce, as apprenticeship training is one of the most effective ways to train and develop an individual with hands-on work experience. With the support of the NAPS program, an individual can get direct exposure to the industry, and the skills learnt can be put into practice.


For an individual, it will help achieve confidence in the working environment. Moreover, this scheme would also increase employ-ability, training quality, and experiential learning.


In order to enhance employment in India, the government is emphasising apprenticeship training. The Indian government has set aside ₹3000 crores for this purpose. Additionally, the government of India has also collaborated with the United Arab Emirates for the development of skills, assessments, qualifications, and certification of employees. With the support of this partnership, a certified workforce can be readily deployed. This initiative is assumed to be taken forward by many more nations.

How is NAPS Beneficial?
Here are a few benefits an organisation can derive from enrolling under the NAPS scheme:

1. Flexibility – NAPS provides businesses with the flexibility to assess their workforce requirements based on their demand. It allows companies to quickly respond to changes in workload without having to worry about the associated costs of hiring and firing permanent staff. An apprentice that can be trained and deployed with the relevant expertise is far more advantageous to an organisation than looking for a permanent hire.

2. Cost-effective – Hiring apprentices or temporary staff through NAPS is a cost-effective alternative for businesses, as they do not have to bear the cost of recruitment, training and other costs associated with permanent hiring. This scheme also provides financial incentives to businesses that take on apprentices. Additionally, businesses are exempted from EPF and ESI contributions that come with permanent recruitment.

3. Increased productivity – Hiring Apprentices through the NAPS program can help to increase productivity in the workplace, as apprentices are often highly motivated to learn and grow within their roles. They bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the workplace, which can help to drive innovation and improve processes while getting relevant work experience in practice.

4. Easy access to new talent – Staffing through the NAPS provides businesses with access to a pool of talented individuals who are looking to start their careers in various industries and sectors. This allows businesses to tap into a new source of talent and bring in newer individuals with raw talent, which can then be trained and deployed to the organisation's benefit.

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