India's primary national apprenticeship schemes are the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), which combine on-the-job training with financial stipends.Key Schemes Overview PM-NAPS: Focuses on trade apprenticeships under the Apprentices Act, 1961, providing direct financial incentive support up to 1,500 per month via Direct Benefit Transfer. NATS: Administered by the Ministry of Education, it offers practical hands-on training for graduate engineers, diploma holders, and vocational certificate holders for 6 months to 1 year.Eligibility & RequirementsAge Limit: Minimum age is 14 years (18 years for hazardous trades); upper age limit is generally 35 years for government stipend support.Qualifications: Ranges from Class VIII, X, and XII pass to ITI certificates, diplomas, and university degrees.