Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be conducted on January 9

New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela will be conducted in 242 districts of the country on the 9th of this month. The Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry said, several local businesses, companies, and organisations have been invited to be part of the mela.

The Mela will provide a unique platform for the participating organizations to select the apprentices. Candidates who are class five to Class 12th pass-outs and have skill training certificates, or ITI Diploma holders or graduates can apply for this apprenticeship mela.

Individuals can register for the mela on the website 

www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

and find the mela's



nearest location. The Ministry has advised the candidates to carry three copies of their resume, mark sheets and certificates, photo ID, and three passport-size photographs to the respective venues.

On the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela, Secretary, of the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry Atul Kumar Tiwari said, skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development for a country.

He said, through apprenticeship programmes, the government is aiming to build a resilient and capable workforce that has the potential to improve its own socio-economic status and propel India’s economic engine.