Lok Sabha Question No. 2190 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Implementation of NAPS in Jharkhand
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Manish Jaiswal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO -  2190 ANSWERED ON -  05/08/2024

## IMPLEMENTATION  OF NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP PROMOTION SCHEME (NAPS ) IN JHARKHAND

2190   SHRI MANISH JAISWAL:

Will the MINISTER OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state :

- (a)      whether  the  Government  has  implemented  the   National  Apprenticeship  Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in Jharkhand State, and if so, the details  thereof;
- (b)      whether the Government has set any target under NAPS for Jharkhand, including the number of  apprentices to be trained and industries to be covered, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)          the amount of funds  allocated and utilized for  NAPS in Jharkhand during the last three years;
- (d) the details and number of apprentices trained under the NAPS in Jharkhand,   and  its  impact on their employability; and
- (e)            whether  the  Government   has  any future  plans for  expanding and  enhancing the effectiveness of NAPS in Jharkhand?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINIISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI  JAYANT CHAUDHARY )

- (a) Yes, Sir. Government of India has implemented the National  Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) across the country, including Jharkhand. The number of trained  candidates  under  NAPS in Jharkhand  From FY 2018-19 to 30 th June 2024 is given below :
- (b) Government  of  India  has set target of   engaging  12,00,000   apprentices  under NAPS   across  the  country   including  Jharkhand  for  FY  2024-25.   During  the  current  FY 2024-25 till  30 th June,  2024  a  total  No.  of  1,356  apprentices   in  194  establishments  have been trained in Jharkhand.
- (c) The amount of funds allocated/utilized for NAPS in Jharkhand during the last three years  is as follows :
- (d) Under NAPS,  the details of trained apprentices in Jharkhand from  FY 2018-19 to 30 th June 2024 is given below:
- (e)  The steps taken/proposed to be taken and suggestions for  expanding  and enhancing the the effectiveness of NAPS in Jharkhand  are as follows :-
- (i) Launch of Direct Benefit Transfer
- (ii) Pradhan  Mantri  National  Apprenticeship  Mela  (PMNAM)  and   Apprenticeship Awareness Workshops
- (iii) Enhanced Participation of Women
- (iv) Continuous focus-driven approach with State Authorities/Central public sector units
- (v) Increased Industry participation and  Cluster-based approach
- (vi) Portal Simplification measures enabling ease of doing business.

| Financial Year                  | Trained Apprentices   |
|---------------------------------|-----------------------|
| 2018-19                         | 66                    |
| 2019-20                         | 725                   |
| 2020-21                         | 4,000                 |
| 2021-22                         | 5,146                 |
| 2022-23                         | 5,285                 |
| 2023-24                         | 7,072                 |
| 2024-25 (As on 30 th June 2024) | 1,356                 |
| Grand Total                     | 23,650                |

| Financial Year   | NON Direct Benefit Transfer(Non-DBT)   | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)   |   Total Amount in Lakhs |
|------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------|
| 2021-22          | 3.64                                   | -                               |                    3.64 |
| 2022-23          | 20.92                                  | -                               |                   20.92 |
| 2023-24          | 10.47                                  | 786.11                          |                  796.58 |
| 2024-25          | -                                      | 292.74                          |                  292.74 |
| Total            | 35.03                                  | 1078.85                         |                 1113.88 |

| Financial Year                  | Trained Apprentices   |
|---------------------------------|-----------------------|
| 2018-19                         | 66                    |
| 2019-20                         | 725                   |
| 2020-21                         | 4,000                 |
| 2021-22                         | 5,146                 |
| 2022-23                         | 5,285                 |
| 2023-24                         | 7,072                 |
| 2024-25 (As on 30 th June 2024) | 1,356                 |
| Grand Total                     | 23,650                |

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