National Apprentice Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
To encourage apprenticeship in India, the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2016. Organizations undertaking apprenticeships are provided with financial support by the government.
The NAPS program was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to proactively create and increase skilled manpower in India. The apprenticeship comprises basic, on-the-job training at a workplace. NAPS is introduced with a vision to provide apprenticeship training for over 50 lakh youngsters. The main intention of the program is to promote and support apprenticeship culture, by maximizing apprentices’ engagement in the Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) segment to build productivity.
At Alp, we actively promote the NAPS scheme and provide facilitations for training the candidates, who are up for an apprenticeship. We aim to serve our clients from different sectors by delivering them qualified apprentices to join their workforce and add value to the organization.
Benefits of NAPS for employers
- Reimbursement of 25% of the prescribed stipend, subject to a maximum of INR 1500/- per month per apprentice to all employers offering an apprenticeship.
- Up to INR 7500/- is reimbursed per apprentice (including the cost of their training) calculated at INR 15/- per hour for a maximum of 500 hours or a period of 3 months by the Government of India to employers. This is for apprentices who are freshers with no prior formal training.
Eligibility criteria
The Government of India has specified certain criteria and requirements, which have to be met, to be eligible for the NAPS scheme for both employers and trainees.
Take a look at NAPS Eligibility Criteria and NAPS guidelines to know the complete details regarding eligibility, criteria, guidelines etc.
Rules to be followed for the Apprentices hired:
- They are not treated as workers: exempted from ESI/EPF
- Minimum stipend to be paid to apprentices
- The number of apprentices to be employed should be within 2.5- 15% of the overall headcount of the organization
- The training duration should be a minimum of 6-36 months
As an authorized TPA, Alp assists clients/employers/establishments in the following-
- Submitting an apprenticeship contract on the apprenticeship portal on behalf of the employer.
- Submitting the claims of basic training cost in case the employer is a Basic Training Provider (BTP) under NAPS.
- Posting all returns on the portal on behalf of the employer.
- Submitting reimbursement claims towards stipend to the employer along with the attendance particulars.
- Complying with formalities required for trade apprentices for appearing in All India Trade Tests for Apprentices as and when required.
Our Services as NAPS TPA
- Access the best: Access to quality trainees for an apprenticeship opportunity
- Timely stipends: Timely administration of stipend reimbursement
- Training: Provide training to apprentices, if needed (based on specific profiles)
- Quick registration: Applicants can be easily registered through apprenticeship portal
- Flexibility: Candidate can be on the stipend of either the employer or of Alp or both
- Covers all trades: Designated trades and optional trades are accessible (defined within the Apprentices Act)
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Why Partner with Alp for NAPS
- Valuable learnings: Our experience in working with resources and talent is reinforced by decades of learning
- Growing talent database: Our database of talent is regularly updated and constantly expanding
- Joint Training: Create a job-ready workforce for your organization with Joint Training
- Lowers spend: Reduces cost of the fresher recruitment process
- Reduced churn: Attrition rates are much lower as loyalty is relatively higher in apprenticeship
- Improve work quality: Effective bridging of skill gaps to improve the quality of work
It’s a win-win situation for both the employer and the trainees as they both benefit from the NAPS scheme:
The employer- by gaining a loyal apprentice, who will be a valuable addition to the organization, not to forget that they are also being compensated by the government for training the apprentice.
The trainee- by gaining invaluable experience working as an apprentice under a notable mentor in a reputed organization for a chance at better career growth as well as being paid a minimum monthly stipend.
Alp Consulting has encouraged employers to get eminently involved in mobilizing employment in India where unemployment remains a public concern. In the journey of contributing towards government schemes, our clients have benefitted and have been able to mould potential workforce to suit the exact requirement of their organizations.
Partnering with Alp Consulting gives you access to our large pool of talent and future workforce along with consistent assistance through every step of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Typically, in a NAPS program, an employer takes a trainee into their organization as an apprentice and is trained for 6-36 months, during which the trainee learns skills that are needed to fulfil the role in the organization. The government provides the employer with a reimbursement of 7500/- for every apprentice in their organization. The trainee is also paid a minimum stipend during the apprenticeship.
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