Nats and naps

National Apprenticeship Programs (NATS & NAPS)

Build Skilled Workforce with Government Support

India's apprenticeship ecosystem is transforming how businesses hire and train talent. The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) are government-backed initiatives designed to bridge the gap between education and industry while offering financial benefits to employers.

What is NATS? (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme)

NATS is a flagship initiative by the Government of India under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It provides practical, on-the-job training to graduates and diploma holders in both engineering and non-engineering fields.

Key Benefit: Convert fresh graduates into industry-ready professionals while reducing hiring risks.

What is NAPS? (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme)

NAPS, launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), focuses on promoting apprenticeship training across industries and encouraging businesses to hire apprentices at scale.

Key Benefit: Financial incentives + flexible training structure for employers.

Candidate Eligibility

For NATS
• Graduates (post-2021 pass-outs)
• Diploma holders
• Vocational certificate holders
• Must not have PF/UAN & ESIC registration

For NAPS
• Indian citizens aged 14–35 years (18+ for hazardous industries)
• Qualification depends on trade
• Must not have PF & ESIC registration

Training Duration

• NATS: 6 months to 1 year
• NAPS: 6 months to 36 months (based on role/trade)

Financial Benefits & Subsidy

Under NATS
• ₹4,500/month to apprentice (Central Government)
• ₹3,000/month to employer (State Government – quarterly claim)
• ₹1,000 additional for women candidates

Under NAPS
• 25% stipend support (up to ₹1,500/month – Central Government)
• ₹1,500/month to employer (State Government – quarterly claim)
• ₹1,000 additional for women candidates

Eligibility of Establishments

Employee Strength 0–3: Ineligible
Employee Strength 4–29: Voluntary
Employee Strength 30+: Compulsory (2.5% to 15% apprentices)

Simple Process Flow

1. Establishment Registration
2. Candidate Registration
3. Opportunity Creation
4. Candidate Application
5. Contract Generation
6. Monthly Stipend Processing
7. Central Subsidy Credit to Candidate
8. Quarterly State Subsidy Claim

Additional Benefits for Employers

✔ Reduce hiring and training costs
✔ Access to government subsidies
✔ Build a skilled, job-ready workforce
✔ Flexibility in workforce planning
✔ No applicability of Labour Laws, Bonus Act, and Minimum Wages

CSR Advantage

Hiring apprentices beyond 2.5% can also contribute towards CSR initiatives, helping organizations align with social responsibility goals while building talent pipelines.

Why Choose Us?

We simplify the entire NATS & NAPS process—from registration to compliance and subsidy claims—so you can focus on growing your business while we handle the complexities.

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