PRADHAN MANTRI NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP MELA

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Context

• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) in over 200 districts across the country.

About PMNAM

• Apprenticeship melas are held throughout the country on the second Monday of every month.
• In these melas, selected individuals are offered apprenticeship opportunities during which they 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 the Skill India Mission.

Highlights of 2023 PMNAM

• Several local businesses and organizations have been invited to be a part of this apprenticeship mela to provide relevant apprenticeship training opportunities to local youth.
• The event witnessed the participation of many companies representing various sectors.

Eligibility

• The candidates who are Class 5 to Class 12 pass out or have skill training certificates or are ITI certificate holders or Diploma holders or graduates could apply in this apprenticeship mela.

Significance of the Platform

• Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela is a golden opportunity for India's youth to connect with the industry and to avail the relevant apprenticeship training opportunities.
• Through a single platform, participating organizations can connect with potential apprentices, and choose from their qualifications on the spot.
• This will strengthen the livelihood opportunities of the youth.
• Additionally, the system is designed to cater to those seeking to skill/upskill and make headway in their careers.
• To drive the country's development and growth, apprenticeship training must be prioritized to help create opportunity for work-based learning and exposure along with a stipend being offered to the youth under its earn-while-you-learn model.
• This will act as a window to the industry for the apprentices, where they can get a globally recognized certificate along with industry-oriented training.
• The government is striving to train 15 lakh youth per annum through apprenticeship training and to fulfil this mission.
• PMNAM is an initiative that will increase the participation of establishments and the youth.
• It is also providing awareness to the youth on various opportunities existing across the participating companies.

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