Dharmendra Pradhan launches the NATS 2.0 portal and distributes a stipend of Rs 100 crore
In New Delhi, the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 Portal was introduced by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Young graduates and diploma holders have received stipends of Rs100 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) as part of this project.
In New Delhi, the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 Portal was introduced by Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan.
Young graduates and diploma holders have received stipends of Rs 100 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) as part of this project. These apprentices are getting on-the-job training in a variety of areas, such as manufacturing, IT/IT, and the automotive sector.
Examining and highlighting internship opportunities
The NATS 2.0 portal's inauguration is a big step toward democratizing apprenticeship opportunities, closing skill gaps, and achieving young aspirations—all of which will help them get ready for their future employment.
The portal's dual purpose is to make it easier for a large number of beneficiaries to register and apply for apprenticeships and to handle contracts and openings for establishments and sectors.
With the help of this project, many recent graduates and diploma holders will be able to acquire employability skills and get a fixed monthly stipend.
Panel talks regarding apprenticeships in the future
Two-panel discussions at the event addressed the future of apprenticeships, covering subjects like the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Program, credits for all apprenticeships, cooperation between industry and higher education, and utilizing technology for DBT and bolstering e-governance.
Prominent academics, students, and dignitaries were present during these talks. Prominent corporations such as Infosys Ltd., Tech Mahindra Pvt. Ltd., and Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. were also acknowledged for their contributions.
CONFORMITY WITH NEP 2020
The NATS 2.0 site facilitates the integration of general and vocational education to ensure students' vertical and horizontal mobility.
This is in line with NEP 2020, which intends to mainstream vocational education and remove obstacles between different streams of education.
In keeping with this integration endeavor, UGC and AICTE have released draft rules for Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programs (AEDP).
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The NATS 2.0 Portal aims to democratize apprenticeship opportunities, close skill gaps, and help young graduates and diploma holders prepare for future employment by providing them with on-the-job training in various sectors such as manufacturing, IT/IT, and the automotive sector.
Stipends totaling Rs 100 crore have been distributed to apprentices through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) as part of the NATS 2.0 project.
The NATS 2.0 Portal serves the dual purposes of making it easier for a large number of beneficiaries to register and apply for apprenticeships and handling contracts and openings for establishments and sectors.
Two-panel discussions addressed the future of apprenticeships, covering topics such as the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Program, credits for all apprenticeships, cooperation between industry and higher education, and utilizing technology for DBT and bolstering e-governance.
The NATS 2.0 Portal facilitates the integration of general and vocational education to ensure students' vertical and horizontal mobility, aligning with NEP 2020's goal of mainstreaming vocational education and removing obstacles between different education streams.
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