Women apprentices data provided for FY 2023-24 to 2026-27
The question asked about measures to promote apprenticeship training under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and related programs, specifically requesting details on enrollment, stipend transfers, women's participation, and 'Apprenticeship Melas' in certain districts and states. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship provided the answer.
Shri Godam Nagesh, Shri Shashank Mani (asked); Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (answered)
- NAPS and NATS are the two flagship apprenticeship programs
- Stipend support up to 25% of prescribed stipend, max ₹1,500/month, transferred via DBT
- Women apprentices increased from 57,173 (2023-24) to 74,682 (2025-26)
- PMNAMs conducted monthly across districts to promote apprenticeship
- State/UT-wise and district-wise details provided in annexures
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Parliamentary Q&A
27.07.2026
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Document details
| Official title | National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q104 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 27.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |