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

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The Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) will be organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on December 12, 2022 at 197 locations in 25 states and union territories.

Important facts

• The main objective of this program is to encourage companies to hire more apprentices.

• 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. 

• Several local businesses have been invited to be a part of the fair to provide an opportunity to the local youth to shape their career 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.

About Apprenticeship mela

• 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 the Skill India Mission.

• The government is trying to train one million youth every year through apprenticeship training.