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Government schemes

NAPS, NATS and MAPS

Click a scheme to see its official details: who it is for, stipend rates and government support.

NAPS – National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Central scheme that shares the cost of apprentice stipends with employers across designated and optional trades.

NATS – National Apprenticeship Training Scheme

Ministry of Education scheme for graduates, diploma holders and vocational certificate holders, run through the regional BOATs.

MAPS – Maharashtra Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Government of Maharashtra scheme that adds state stipend support for apprentices in government, semi-government and private establishments.

NAPS – National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Central scheme that shares the cost of apprentice stipends with employers across designated and optional trades.

Run byMinistry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. Launched in August 2016 and continued as NAPS-2 from 2022-23.
Government support25% of the stipend paid, up to ₹1,500 per apprentice per month, sent directly to the apprentice's bank account through DBT. The establishment pays at least 75%.
Minimum stipend₹5,000 to ₹9,000 a month depending on the apprentice's qualification, from school leavers to graduates (Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as amended in 2019).
Who can applyApprentices aged 14 and above (18 for hazardous trades), up to 35 at registration to receive stipend support, with Aadhaar e-KYC completed on the portal.
DurationOptional trades: 6, 9 or 12 months. Designated trades: usually 1 year for ITI pass-outs and 2 years for freshers.
Not coveredNo stipend support for central or state government departments, PSUs or public sector banks. Basic training costs are not reimbursed.
Portalapprenticeshipindia.gov.in
How EduMaan helps: EduMaan handles registration, candidate sourcing, contracts, monthly returns and claims under this scheme, end to end.

Based on official Government of India and Government of Maharashtra scheme information, checked November 2026. Rules change from time to time, so confirm the latest details on the official portal.

NATS – National Apprenticeship Training Scheme

Ministry of Education scheme for graduates, diploma holders and vocational certificate holders, run through the regional BOATs.

Run byMinistry of Education (Department of Higher Education), through the regional Boards of Apprenticeship and Practical Training. Maharashtra is served by BOAT (Western Region), Mumbai.
Who can applyGraduates in any stream, diploma holders and vocational certificate holders.
Minimum stipendFrom 1 April 2026: ₹12,300 a month for graduates, ₹10,900 for diploma holders and ₹9,600 for vocational apprentices.
Government supportThe Government of India bears 50% of the minimum prescribed stipend, paid through DBT.
Duration6 months to 1 year.
Portalnats.education.gov.in (NATS 2.0)
How EduMaan helps: EduMaan handles registration, candidate sourcing, contracts, monthly returns and claims under this scheme, end to end.

Based on official Government of India and Government of Maharashtra scheme information, checked November 2026. Rules change from time to time, so confirm the latest details on the official portal.

MAPS – Maharashtra Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Government of Maharashtra scheme that adds state stipend support for apprentices in government, semi-government and private establishments.

Run bySkill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department, Government of Maharashtra, implemented by the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET). Approved by Government Resolution dated 3 June 2021.
Government support75% of the stipend payable or ₹5,000 a month, whichever is less, paid to the apprentice through DBT on MahaDBT.
Who it coversApprentices engaged under the apprenticeship training scheme in government, semi-government and private establishments in Maharashtra who are not receiving NAPS stipend support.
ScaleThe state aims to train 1,00,000 apprentices every year under MAPS.
How EduMaan helps: EduMaan handles registration, candidate sourcing, contracts, monthly returns and claims under this scheme, end to end.

Based on official Government of India and Government of Maharashtra scheme information, checked November 2026. Rules change from time to time, so confirm the latest details on the official portal.

Beyond schemes

Skills, talent and enterprise

Skill Development & Employability Training

Industry-relevant training programmes that prepare learners for the workplace and improve their employability.

Workforce Development & Recruitment

Candidate sourcing, mobilisation, counselling and matching to meet employers' talent requirements.

Entrepreneurship Support

Guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals on the path to sustainable livelihoods.

Compliance & filing

We handle the paperwork

  • Apprentice registration
  • Contract upload and approval
  • Training programme uploads
  • Monthly returns filing
  • Attendance management
  • Stipend tracking
  • Reimbursement claim filing
  • Portal management
  • Audit support
  • Documentation management
Our deliverables

What you can count on

  • Registration and notification support with BOAT (WR), Mumbai
  • Facilitation of apprenticeship participation under NATS and NAPS
  • Apprentice sourcing and matching to employer requirements
  • Candidate mobilisation, awareness and counselling programmes
  • Apprenticeship contract uploads and registrations
  • Uploading of apprenticeship training plans and programmes
  • Filing of statutory returns on apprenticeship portals
  • Reimbursement claim submission and tracking
  • Assessment and certification coordination
  • Continuous apprenticeship administration support

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