Which of the following statements is are true about National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme 1 It is...........

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Which of the following statements is/are true about National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme?

1. It is meant to promote literacy rates among vulnerable sections like women, SCs and STs.

2. Under this 25% of the prescribed stipend payable to an apprentice would be reimbursed to the employers directly by the Government of India.

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Explanation:

It has nothing to do with promotion of literacy rates. It focuses on skill development.

The scheme has the following two components.

Sharing of 25% of prescribed stipend subject to a maximum of Rs. 1500/- per month per apprentice with the employers. The stipend support would not be given during the basic training period for fresher apprentices.
Sharing of basic training cost in respect of apprentices who come directly to apprenticeship training without any formal trade training. Basic training cost will be limited to Rs. 7500/- for a maximum of 500 hours/3 months.

Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship Training (RDATs) under the control of Directorate General of Training will act as implementing agencies in their regions for Central Public Sector Undertaking and establishments operating their business in 4 or more States.

State Apprenticeship Advisers will act as implementing agencies for state public sector and private establishments under their jurisdiction.