For the candidates to be considered eligible to participate in the event, they must have a class 5 – class 12 pass certificate, a skill training certificate, an ITI Diploma, or a graduate degree, as per the release.

Additionally, the young and aspiring workforce will be able to choose among 500 trades such as welding, electrical work, housekeeping, beauticians, mechanic work, etc.

Candidates will also earn National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)-recognized certifications, improving their employability after the training, the release notified. “The major purpose of this programme is to encourage companies to hire more apprentices while also assisting employers in discovering and developing their potential via training and practical skillsets,” the ministry said.

Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said, “We hope that the Apprenticeship Mela will provide additional job opportunities for talented individuals across the country. While the primary purpose of these pro-grammes is to recruit more apprentices, it is important to note that apprenticeships such as these are necessary for practical training, which is what we are striving for here. This has had a significant impact, as seen by the expanding number of appren-ticeships and their successful execution across the country.”

“Apprenticeship is the most sustainable model under skill development and getting a big boost under Skill India. Recently first set of apprentices have received a stipend subsidy in their accounts through direct beneficiary transfer (DBT) under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS),” the ministry said.