APPRENTICE

PROGRAM
STAFFING SOLUTION THROUGH
IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL
APPRENTICE PROMOTION SCHEME (NAPS)

Building Partnerships, Creating Value

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THE WORLD OF FIRSTMERIDIAN

110,000+ We are an HR investment platform formed by world-renowned investors with the
Associates Payrolled Each Month
objective to help organizations and talented individuals achieve their objectives and
aspirations.
140,000+ We bring along an unparalleled experience in HR Solutions and combine them with
People Hired Each Year
the best-in-class Technology to offer end-to-end Human Resources solutions and
transform people processes.
250+ Headquartered in Bangalore, we provide work to 110,000+ people who serve
Skills Hired with Global Talent Outreach 1100+ customers across 3500+ locations through our branch network.

1100+ Our Investors

Clients Spread Across India

3500+
Pin Codes Covered for Deployment FirstMeridian Companies

15+
Industry Sectors Served
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 ABOUT INNOV
Innovsource (a FirstMeridian company) is a leading staffing provider in India. With over 18 years of experience,
we have mastered the manpower business, focusing on every aspect of hiring and workforce management. Our
services span across general staffing, integrated facility management and HR technology.

300+ Recruiters 18+ Years of 50+ Branches

75,000+ Associates Industry Leadership 3500+ Deployment
550+ Clients Locations

INR 1390+ crore True focus on Associate Mobile App for

Annual Revenue Experience through our Onboarding, Attendance
(FY 2020-21) Happy Associates and Employee Self-
program Service

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 APPRENTICE PROGRAM
STAFFING SOLUTION THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF
NATIONAL APPRENTICE PROMOTION SCHEME (NAPS)

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 INTRODUCTION TO NAPS

Apprentice Act 1961 (amended in 2014 and in 2019) for training in any industry or establishment combines on-the-job training with
academic instructions for those entering the workforce. It aims at utilizing the existing training infrastructure in the industry for the
purpose of skill development of the youth of the country and benefit industry at the same time.
The Apprenticeship Programme in India under the Apprenticeship act 1961 is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) at the National level. The MSDE has entrusted the Directorate General of Training [DGT] to implement
National Apprentice Promotion Scheme (NAPS) falling for “Designated Trades” mainly manufacturing sector and made the National
Skill Development Corporation [NSDC] with 38 Sector Skill Councils responsible for monitoring NAPS for “Optional Trades”.

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 APPRENTICESHIP NORMS
FOR ORGANISATIONS
To promote apprenticeship training Govt. of India in August 2016 made it mandatory for
organisations with more than 30 employee strength to have apprentice.

Establishment Eligibility and Norms for Apprenticeship

Employee Eligibility for Apprentice Band Apprenticeship

Strength Apprenticeship Duration

Not applicable
0-3 Not Applicable Not applicable

2.5% - 15% of Employee strength can

4 - 30 Optional 12 months
be hired as apprentice

2.5% -15% of Employee strength can be

> 30 Mandatory 12 months
hired as apprentice

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 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR
AN APPRENTICE
Minimum educational
qualification for individuals –
SSC
A valid Aadhaar details are
mandatory
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Candidates with minimum
academic qualification required
for Trade but no formal
Institutional Training (Fresher
Apprentices)
Valid mobile no. and
active e-mail ID are
mandatory
Candidates with PF/UAN
generated in past will not be
eligible for the program
Individuals must register on:
apprenticeshipindia.org
Following documents are
required for registration:
• Highest Education
Qualification
(Certificate/Degree)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Date of Birth Proof
(Adhaar Card / Passport /
School leaving certificate)
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 RESOURCE COST
COMPARISON
Stipend
Components Salary (Employee) Remarks
(Apprentice)
Basic + DA 12286 12000  Stipend to standardise the take home salary
HRA 1513    
GROSS SALARY 13899 12000  
       
ESIC (Emp) - 0.75% 105 0   
PF (Emp) - 12% 1594 0  

PT 280 0

EMPLOYEE'S CONTRIBUTION 1899 0  

NET SALARY 12000 12000  
PF (Com) - 12% 1594    
PF Admin (Com) - 0.5% 66    
EDLI (Com) - 0.5% 66    
ESIC (Com) - 3.25% 452 210  Mediclaim (can be modified as per requirement)
Bonus – Annually 958
GPA (Fixed) 50 50  Personal Accident (can be modified as per requirement)
Workmen Compensation 0 90
EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION 3196 350
       
COST TO COMPANY 17095 12350 Differential - 4745
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 BENEFITS TO THE
APPRENTICE

Protection
GPA & GMC coverage given to
safeguard candidate

Experiential Learning
Opportunity to practice in a Recognition
working environment thus Government certification at the end
increasing confidence of the program

Economic Independence Transition to Full Time

“Learn while Earn” opportunity Easier pathway to become a full time
employee with the industry exposure

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 BENEFITS TO THE
EMPLOYER

EFFICIENCY
Time Saving Cost Efficient Reduced Effort
Reduced time spent in Reduced manpower and Reduced efforts in building
learning after apprentice training costs by using the talent pipeline and tackling
becomes an employee same training facilities skill shortage

Adhere to the law of land Loyal and experienced Industry aligned

by hiring Apprentice workforce relevant to industry training in real work set
up

Competitiveness through Flexibility in business models EPF & ESI not

quality & cost efficiency with increase in HC and mandatory for
Savings (EBIDTA) apprentices

No Minimum Wages / Labour Laws / Regulations

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 SAMPLE CERTIFICATE

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 THE WAY FORWARD

Sign up agreement Back-fill all existing All new positions to be Training &
positions with hired through Certification of the
Apprentices Apprentice Program existing staff under
RPL Program

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We know the importance of customers and are
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committed towards continually improving our
service standards, adding value and
transparency in business operations
Akshay Chikhale
+91 9028417996

akshayc@innov.in

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