Govt. to partially reimburse stipend of apprentices during COVID-19 lockdown

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The Union Government has asked the companies to pay a full stipend to all apprentices engaged with them.  The govt. will reimburse 25% of the stipend amount given to approximately 240,000 apprentices during this lockdown. These apprenticeship projects are conducted to make the Indian youth employment-ready after study.


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The govt. has also advised the factories and services firms to hire up to 15% of these apprentices. This can boost the Skill India mission and make youth job-ready. Heeralal Samariya has requested all chief secretaries of states and union territories to work together protecting the interests of the working class.

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