NAPS is an industry –friendly scheme for engaging apprentices in the leather sector. It has made apprenticeship attractive for both industry and youth by removing stringent clauses from the Apprentice Act of 1961. Apprenticeship is a proven solution the world over, to train the workforce as per emerging industry needs. Leather industry has 26,741 registered MSMEs and 62,574 unregistered MSMEs as per a survey conducted by Ministry of MSME. Major leather clusters producing footwear, garments and goods need to improve their productivity and scale up to sustain their business

Key features of NAPS

• NAPS include Basic Training and On-the-Job-Training at workplace in the industry.
• Basic training is mandatory for those who have not undergone any institutional before taking up on-the-job-training.
• You can utilize your existing training facilities to offer On-the-Job training and partner with a TPA for conducting Basic Training.
• You can split hands-on training across two or three industrial units.

Highlights

• Incentive for the industry of up to Rs.1500 per month per apprentice
• Sharing of cost of training up to Rs. 7500 per fresher apprentice
• Partnering with Third Party Agency (TPA) for Basic Training
• Facilitates creation of talent pool relevant to the industry

Benefits to the leather industry

• 5% – 10% of total workforce (including contractual) can be apprentices
• CSR budget can be utilized for apprenticeship program
• Reduces long-term costs and eases statutory and regulatory requirements
• Proactively address hiring requirements by training the apprentices as per industry needs

Benefits to the candidates

• An opportunity to learn while they earn from the age of 14 years
• Exposure to real work environment through hands-on training
• Acquire skills and knowledge from industry experts
• Better employment opportunity after completion of apprenticeship

For more details about implementing NAPS, you can contact LSSC. Our team will be glad to assist and guide you throughout the process.