Centre raises FY27 apprenticeship target by 40%
The Centre also introduces a quality benchmark, requiring that at least 40% of apprentices be rated ‘good’ or above by the industries where they undergo training.
In 2026-27, the Indian government plans to increase the number of apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) by 40%, targeting 600,000 students. This rise from 428,000 in the previous year comes as the Centre allocates ₹1,250 crore for the scheme in the current fiscal year, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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