Official data cited by ET shows apprentice registrations under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) hit a record 3.06 million in FY’26, up from 2.05 million in FY’25—an increase of 49.3%. The rise is attributed to reforms introduced in 2025-26, including higher NAPS stipends and decriminalizing minor offences to make participation easier.
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