The Ministry of Skill Development and Enterpreneurship has directed that Apprentices will continue to get their full stipend during COVID-19 Lockdown.
The Ministry vide orders dated 30th March 2020 has issued the following directions to all establishments.
All establishments shall pay full stipend as applicable to the apprentices engaged under both designated and optional trade under the Apprentices Act 1961
Reimbursement of stipend to establishments under NAPS (National Apprentice Promotion Scheme) shall be paid by the Government for the lockdown period as per the NAPS guidelines
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