The Apprentices Act, 1961 imposes certain legal obligations and compliance requirements on employers to ensure that apprenticeship training is standardized, meaningful, and beneficial to both apprentices and industry. Employers engaging apprentices must comply with specific duties regarding...
Launched on August 19, 2016, by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is designed to promote apprenticeship training across India.
Research on the exploitation of apprentices in India reveals a pattern of systemic abuse, including their use as cheap labour, non-compliance with training mandates, misclassification, inadequate stipends, and lack of job security.
Apprentices trained under experienced local artisans can eventually become micro-entrepreneurs, contributing to the growth of India's rural economy.
Apprentices must follow the lawful instructions of their employer and superiors. They must conduct themselves with discipline, respect workplace norms, and maintain decorum.
To stay ahead, organizations must invest in strategic, future-forward talent management. As the industry embraces the digital and sustainable future, talent will be the key differentiator.
