National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0

Objective

The objective of NATS is to skill Indian youth in trade disciplines and provide them with opportunities for hands-on training.

Legislative Background

NATS is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, which was amended in 1973.

Eligibility

The scheme is available for:

• Graduates
• Diploma students
• Vocational certificate holders

Training Duration

The training period under NATS is from 6 months to 1 year.

Stipend

Apprentices are entitled to a stipend, with 50% of the stipend reimbursed by the Government of India.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the training, apprentices will receive a Certificate of Proficiency that is valid for employment exchanges.

Employment Prospects

There is no guarantee of employment post-training, as the focus is on enhancing employability skills.

NATS 2.0 Portal

The NATS 2.0 Portal serves various functions:

• Registration
• Application management
• Vacancy management
• Contract creation
• Certification
• Reporting
• Stipend disbursal

Developed By

The NATS 2.0 portal was developed by the Ministry of Education, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and Boards of Apprenticeship Training (BoATs/BoPT).

Benefits

• Enhances employability skills.
• Guaranteed monthly stipend during training.