Apprenticeship rules revised: Stipend hiked 81% to Rs 12,300

New Delhi: The ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship has notified key changes to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 paving the way for an increase in stipend to ₹12,300 per month from ₹6,800.

The changes also usher in reforms such as promoting degree apprenticeships, remote or virtual apprenticeships training, expanding regional boards, wider coverage of industries and ensuring inclusivity for persons with benchmark disabilities.