Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela

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Under Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is organising the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) on 8th May 2023, in 200 districts across the country.

An overview of the news

• Several local businesses and organizations have been invited to be a part of this Apprenticeship Fair to provide relevant apprenticeship training opportunities to local youth.

• The event will witness the participation of a number of companies representing various sectors.

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

About Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela

• Apprenticeship fairs are organized across 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 as per government norms to acquire new skills.

• Apprenticeship is considered to be the most sustainable model of skill development and is getting a lot of boost under the Skill India Mission.

• Government is trying to train 15 lakh youth every year through apprenticeship training to fulfill this mission.