NITI Aayog’s Revitalizing Apprenticeship Ecosystem urges transforming apprenticeships into strategic human capital investment for Viksit Bharat @2047. It recommends merging NAPS and NATS, linking credits with the National Credit Framework, covering gig workers, and adopting tools like an Apprenticeship Engagement Index, inspired by Germany’s Dual VET model.
Click to View MoreThe Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme is underperforming due to chronic under-spending and poor uptake, with acceptance below 34 percent. An unviable ₹5,000 stipend is the key deterrent, reflecting deeper issues like skill mismatches. Revamp needs higher stipends, NEP 2020 alignment, and NAPS-style apprenticeship integration.
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