Breaking: Uttar Pradesh government launches reimbursement scheme to supercharge apprenticeships across MSMEs and large-scale industries. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s latest economic masterstroke aims to skill 10 lakh youth in the next three years.
The policy reimburses 100% of apprentice stipends, with additional grants for safety training and infrastructure. Small businesses, often sidelined in such programs, now have equal footing with giants like Tata and Reliance units in UP.
Why now? UP’s industrial boom—auto hubs in Lucknow, electronics in Noida, leather in Kanpur—demands ready talent. Traditional training institutes fall short; apprenticeships offer real-world immersion.
Eligibility is broad: any establishment with 30+ workers qualifies. Trades span IT, manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture—mirroring UP’s diverse economy.
Success metrics are ambitious: 5 lakh apprentices in MSMEs alone by 2025. The state partners with ITIs and polytechnics for candidate sourcing.
On-ground impact is visible. A Greater Noida auto ancillary firm reports 25% productivity gains post-apprenticeship program. ‘Fresh ideas from youth revitalized us,’ shared the MD.
Critics once doubted UP’s ease-of-doing-business reforms. This scheme proves them wrong, blending incentives with accountability.
Digital integration shines: a single-click dashboard for claims, AI-driven mismatch alerts between industry needs and trainee skills.
As India celebrates Skill India anniversary, UP leads with action. Yogi’s vision: turn demographic dividend into economic powerhouse through hands-on skilling.