JK secures top position in National Apprenticeship Training Scheme

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: The Jammu and Kashmir has secured first rank in National Level Apprenticeship Training Scheme for registration of the maximum number of establishments for identifying the seats for unemployed youth for their training under the programme.

          According to a statement of Directorate of Technical Education, J&K, Srinagar, the State managed to secure first rank as the Department of Technical Education registered the establishments on the N. C. V. T (MIS) Web Portal with the percentage increasing by 2658% on National Level.        “The rank has been achieved at a time when other states of the Country are having much more Industrial infrastructure and are having more opportunities to absorb the qualified youth as Apprentices,” the statement said.

The Apprenticeship Training Scheme is one of the most important and attractive scheme in terms of quality of training both for Industry and qualified unemployed youth. This scheme enhances chances of employment, as it is one of the most efficient ways to develop skilled manpower.

“The State Apprenticeship Advisor/Director Technical Education has awarded the concerned Officer/team with a letter of appreciation in a simple but an impressive function, called in this regard at the Directorate office here today,” the statement added.