National Apprenticeship Melas ongoing today in 28 states, UTs to boost career opportunities

Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAM) is being held today,10, October across 280 locations in 28 states and union territories. This is being organised by the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) to boost career opportunities and practical training and contribute to PM Modi’s Skill India Mission.

Interested youths can register for the mela by visiting apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Eligibility criteria for this where students must have a Class 5-12 pass certificate, a skill training certificate, an ITI diploma, or a graduate degree to participate. Those who have already enrolled have to carry relevant documents to reach the venue.

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Apprenticeship melas (fair) will be hosted in the country every month, wherein selected individuals will receive a monthly stipend in accordance with government criteria for gaining new skills. More than 22 lakhs active apprentices have been engaged till date.

“Apprenticeship training facilitates ‘learning by earning’ and ‘learning by doing, combining formal education with hands-on experience and improving links between industry and training institutions. Moreover, the Apprenticeship Melas have a significant impact on the expanding numbers of apprenticeships and their successful execution across the country”, said Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of, ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship.

He also added that upgrading the Apprenticeship Act 1961 not only ensured that the programmes provide additional job opportunities for talented individuals, but also there is a smooth transition from school to work life for young adults, who join the workforce.

The government is aiming to train 1 million youth annually through apprenticeship training. The scheme also provides awareness to the youth on various opportunities existing across the participating companies.