Archive · 2 Jun 2025
India Launches Pilot Apprenticeship Program in Northeast
The Indian government, along with Mizoram, has started a new program to help young people in the northeastern region learn job skills.
This program will provide about 26,000 young people with extra money each month for a year to help them learn new skills.
The goal is to make it easier for young people to get training and find jobs by letting them learn on the job.
The government hopes this will boost the region's economy.
The program will focus on matching skills with the needs of today's industries.
MSDE launched a pilot apprenticeship program in Aizawl.
The initiative aims to provide quality apprenticeship opportunities to youths.
Over 26,000 youths will receive an extra ₹1,500 monthly for a year.
A total of ₹43.94 crore has been allocated for the pilot scheme.
The program seeks to align skills with real-world industry demand.
- Who
- MSDE, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary
- What
- Pilot Apprenticeship Programme
- When
- May 20
- Where
- Aizawl
- Why
- To promote apprenticeship training for youth
- Scheme Name
- Pilot Apprenticeship Programme
- Launch Date
- May 20
- Location
- Aizawl
- Target Region
- Northeastern Region
- Additional Stipend
- ₹1,500 per month for one year
- Total Youths
- Over 26,000
- Total Funds
- ₹43.94 crore
