Centre Launches Special Apprenticeship Scheme for Northeast Youth
In a major boost to skill development in India’s northeastern region, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched a pilot apprenticeship scheme aimed at promoting hands-on industrial training among youth from the region. The initiative offers an additional ₹1,500 monthly stipend over existing allowances, targeting 26,000 youth to improve access to employment-oriented training opportunities.
On May 20, 2025, the Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Mizoram, launched a pilot scheme in Aizawl to support youth from the northeast under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). The scheme is designed to tackle mobility barriers, enhance female participation, and align regional talent with national industrial needs.
Supported by,
Jayant Chaudhary, MoS (Independent Charge), MSDE
Lalduhoma, Chief Minister of Mizoram
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Centre Launches Special Apprenticeship Scheme for Northeast Youth |
| Launched In | Aizawl, Mizoram |
| Implementing Ministry | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) |
| Extra Monthly Stipend | ₹1,500 over existing NAPS stipend |
| Beneficiaries | ~26,000 youth from the northeastern states |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Total Budget | ₹43.94 crore |
| Key Implementing Agencies | IIE Guwahati, NSDC |
| Objective | Skill training, mobility access, industrial exposure |
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