Skill Development Ministry to hold Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela on December 12

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will hold the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) on Monday 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.

The event will witness the participation of various companies from different sectors. Participating companies will have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and choose applicants on the spot.

Candidates who have passed Class 5 to 12 and have skill training certificates, or ITI Diploma holders or graduates can apply during this apprenticeship mela.

Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Atul Kumar Tiwari said that the major purpose of this programme is to encourage companies to hire more apprentices. He said, the goal of the government is to raise apprenticeship opportunities in India to 10 lakhs by the end of 2022 and to 60 lakhs by 2026.

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.

The government is striving to train one million youth per annum through apprenticeship training and to fulfil this mission, Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela is being used as a platform to increase the participation of establishments and students.