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Training imparted in Institutions alone is not sufficient for acquisition of skills and needs to be supplemented by training in the actual work place.
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To regulate the programme of training of apprentices in the industry so as to conform to the syllabi, period of training etc. as laid down by the Central Apprenticeship Council. |
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To utilize fully the facilities available in industry for imparting practical training with a view to meeting the requirements of skilled manpower for industry. |
| Coverage |
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It is obligatory on the part of employers both in Public and Private Sector establishments having requisites training infrastructure as laid down in the Act, to engage apprentices. |
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254 groups of industries covered under the Act. |
| Stipend |
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Trade apprentices are paid stipend at following rates : Rs. 820 p.m for 1st year, Rs. 940 for 2nd year, Rs. 1090 for 3rd and 1230 p.m for 4th year. |
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The expenditure on stipend for trade apprentices is borne by the employers.
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The rates of stipend for Graduate, Technician & Technician (Vocational) apprentices are Rs. 1970 p.m , Rs. 1400 p.m. and Rs. 1090 p.m. respectively. |
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Expenditure on Stipend for the categories of Graduate, Technician & Technician (Vocational) apprentices is shared equally between the employer and the Central Government. |
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Rates of stipend are revised every two years based on Consumer Price Index. |
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About 17,800 establishments engage apprentices. |
