National Apprenticeship Mela: India's push to Skill Development
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will hold the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) on 12th December across 197 locations in 25 states and Union Territories. The Ministry in a statement said that several local businesses have been invited to be a part of the mela to provide local youth the opportunity to shape their careers through apprenticeship training.
“India has often been compared to other developed economies in terms of apprenticeship opportunities for the youth of today. To bridge this gap, we are trying our best to make apprenticeship opportunities reachable to trainees and students. We received great response during last month’s apprenticeship mela from the potential youth who is eager to work hard, contribute to our economy, and help shape the future of our country," said Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Apprenticeship melas are hosted in the country every month, wherein selected individuals receive a monthly stipend in accordance with government criteria for gaining new skills. Apprenticeship is considered the most sustainable model of skill development, and it has been getting a big boost under Skill India Mission.
"It is critical to embed apprenticeship in the educational ecosystem besides building credible pathways from apprenticeship to higher education," the Secretary further added.
Mission Goals
The major purpose of this programme is to encourage companies to hire more apprentices, while also assisting employers in discovering the right talent and developing their potential via training and practical experience.
The goal is to raise apprenticeship opportunities in India to 10 lakhs by end of 2022, and to 60 lakhs by 2026. Participating companies will also have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and choose applicants on the spot and provide them with an opportunity to be a part of their organization.
The government is striving to train 1 million youth per annum through apprenticeship training and to fulfil this mission, PMNAM is being used as a platform to increase the participation of establishments and students. It is also providing awareness to the youth on various opportunities existing across the participating companies.
How to register?
Individuals can register for the mela by visiting https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/and to find the mela's nearest location.
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