Question : The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in India aims to:
Option 1: Encourage self-employment among youth
Option 2: Provide unemployment benefits to unemployed individuals
Option 3: Promote apprenticeship training for skill development
Option 4: Enhance agricultural productivity
Correct Answer: Promote apprenticeship training for skill development
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Promote apprenticeship training for skill development.
The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in India aims to promote the apprenticeship training system by providing financial incentives to employers who engage apprentices in their organizations. The scheme aims to enhance the employability of youth by providing them with industry-relevant skills and practical training through apprenticeships. It encourages the private sector to participate in the apprenticeship program and creates a conducive environment for skill development and on-the-job training.