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Apprentice Program (NAPS/NATS)
Compliance-driven workforce building and penalty prevention. We help organisations comply with the Apprenticeship Act — turning obligations into opportunities.
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India’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NATS) and National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) offer significant benefits — tax incentives, subsidized training, and a pipeline of skilled talent. But most companies either don’t know they qualify or struggle with compliance.
Chanakya’s Apprentice Program service handles everything — from scheme selection and registration to compliance tracking and penalty prevention — so you reap the benefits without the administrative burden.
Why Apprenticeships Matter
Apprenticeships aren’t just a compliance checkbox — they’re a strategic workforce development tool. Companies that invest in apprenticeship programs see lower attrition, higher skill alignment, and significant cost savings.
Tax Benefits
Up to 50% of stipend reimbursed by the government. Significant reduction in workforce development costs.
Skilled Talent Pipeline
Train apprentices in your specific processes and tools — building a pipeline of job-ready talent.
Lower Attrition
Apprentices who convert to full-time roles have 40% higher retention than external hires.
Penalty Prevention
Avoid penalties for non-compliance with apprenticeship mandates in applicable industries.
NAPS vs NATS: What’s the Difference?
NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme)
- Focus: Fresher and entry-level apprentices
- Duration: 6 months to 2 years
- Stipend: 50% reimbursed by government (up to ₹1,500/month for non-graduates, ₹2,500/month for graduates)
- Eligibility: Any company with 30+ employees
- Best for: Large-scale workforce building, operational roles
NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme)
- Focus: Graduate and diploma holders
- Duration: 1 year (typically)
- Stipend: Government reimburses portion of stipend
- Eligibility: Companies in notified sectors
- Best for: Technical roles, engineering graduates, skill development
What We Handle
- Scheme Assessment — we evaluate your workforce to determine which scheme (NAPS/NATS) fits your needs and eligibility
- Registration & Onboarding — complete registration with apprenticeship portals, documentation, and apprentice onboarding
- Compliance Management — attendance tracking, stipend disbursement, training schedules, and government reporting
- Penalty Prevention — proactive monitoring to avoid non-compliance penalties and audit issues
- Conversion Strategy — planning for apprentice-to-full-time conversion to maximise retention and ROI
Compliance Risks We Prevent
Non-compliance with apprenticeship mandates can result in significant penalties. Here’s what we help you avoid:
Penalty Triggers
- Failing to maintain apprentice-to-employee ratio
- Not providing prescribed training hours
- Delayed or incorrect stipend payments
- Missing government reporting deadlines
- Incomplete apprentice documentation
How We Prevent Them
- Automated compliance tracking and alerts
- Regular audits of apprenticeship records
- Proactive government portal management
- Training schedule monitoring
- Stipend payment automation
Our Process
Assess
We evaluate your workforce needs, eligibility, and determine the optimal scheme (NAPS/NATS).
Register
We handle complete registration with government portals, documentation, and apprentice onboarding.
Manage
Ongoing compliance management — attendance, training, stipends, and government reporting.
Optimise
We help you convert top apprentices to full-time roles and optimise the program for maximum ROI.
“The best time to start an apprenticeship program was yesterday. The second best time is now.”
Results We’ve Delivered
Penalties incurred across all clients in the last 3 years
Apprentices successfully onboarded and managed
Conversion rate from apprentice to full-time employee
What we do
Explore our specialised capabilities within Apprentice Program (NAPS/NATS).
Programme Design
Custom apprenticeship programmes aligned to your workforce needs.
Learn more →Compliance Management
Full regulatory compliance for NAPS/NATS programmes.
Learn more →Payroll & Stipend
Accurate payroll and stipend management for apprentices.
Learn more →Talent Pipeline
Build a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers.
Learn more →Monitoring & Analytics
Track apprentice progress and programme effectiveness.
Learn more →Engagement Models
How we can work together
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