central government scheme

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Common abbreviation: NAPS

Promotes apprenticeship training and shares the cost of stipend with empanelled employers.

Quick Facts

AuthorityMinistry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Effective Date2016-08-19

Last Verified2026-07-03

Overview

A scheme to provide practical industrial training to students and graduates, sharing stipend costs to boost employment.