Dharmendra Pradhan Launches National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme 2.0 Portal

New Delhi: Central Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 Portal in Delhi on Tuesday and disbursed Rs 100 crore stipends to apprentices through the DBT mode.

These apprentices are undergoing training in various sectors such as IT/ITes, manufacturing, automobile, etc.

NATS 2.0 portal is expected to be utilized by a large number of beneficiaries to register and apply for apprenticeships.

Additionally, establishments/industries will leverage the portal to manage their vacancies and contracts. Therefore, a significant number of young graduates and diploma holders will be supported in attaining employability skills, accompanied by a guaranteed monthly stipend.

Pradhan, while addressing the gathering, said NATS Portal 2.0 is a significant effort to democratise apprenticeship, bridge skills gap, fulfil youth aspirations and make them future-ready.

Pradhan also appealed to all educational institutions and industries to join NATS 2.0 portal.