MSDE Extends Special Intervention under PM-NAPS to Boost Apprenticeship Opportunities for Youth in the North-Eastern Region

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has extended the Special Intervention for Promotion of Apprenticeship in the North‑Eastern Region (NER) under the Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM‑NAPS) for FY 2026‑27. Implemented by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati, the scheme targets 30,000 apprentices – 15,000 within NER and 15,000 outside – a 15 % rise over the pilot. A financial outlay of ₹57.58 crore will fund the programme, including an additional incentive of ₹1,500 per month for apprentices. The pilot (May 2025‑2026) achieved 90 % of its 26,000‑apprentice target, recording a 51 % increase in apprenticeship engagement and notable participation by women and employers.