Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela; check when it is going to be organised

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be organising the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela every month from now on with the goal of connecting the youth with additional possibilities for on-the-job training within corporations and a chance to find work. The mela will be held on June 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The PM National Apprenticeship Mela will be held in over 200 cities across India. More than 1000 businesses from 36 different industries will be represented at the Mela, with opportunities for apprentices to be hired. Individuals with a 5th–12th-grade pass certificate, a skill training certificate, an ITI Diploma, or a graduate degree are eligible to apply for an interview in any of these trades or possibilities. Candidates will be able to choose from over 500 different trades, including welders, electricians, housekeepers, beauticians, mechanics, and more.

This program’s major purpose is to encourage firms to hire apprentices from these cities, as well as to support employers in finding and developing their potential through training and practical skillsets that provide value to their workplace.

Candidates will also get Apprenticeship credentials from the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) at the completion of their training time, allowing them to be recognised in the sector.

The Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas provides an opportunity for participating organisations to meet potential apprentices on a shared platform and choose candidates on the spot. Apprentices can also be hired at the event by small businesses with at least four employees. In the near future, a credit bank concept will be introduced, with a depositary of various credits collected by learners that can be used for future academic courses.

Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, expressed his thoughts on the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela, saying, “Following the success of the previous apprenticeship mela held in April, we have decided to organise the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) every month.” We hope that this form of skill development will benefit both the candidate and the establishments. Through these melas, we hope to involve over one million young people as apprentices. This will not only provide candidates with hands-on experience on the work floor, but it will also address the local migration dilemma, he noted.