ENA State 2026-01-09 16:30:56 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Lucknow, Jan 9 (KNN)</strong> The Uttar Pradesh government has announced significant progress in linking youth with industries and MSME units through apprenticeship schemes, providing practical work experience alongside employment opportunities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to a press release from the states Public Information Department, 83,277 young people were placed as apprentices across industrial and MSME units in 2025 26 alone, reported ET.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">UP Minister of State for Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Kapil Dev Agarwal, highlighted that the apprenticeship programmes extend beyond certification, equipping youth with hands-on experience in manufacturing, services, and small and medium enterprises. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The government is emphasising not only training but also meaningful industry linkages and self-employment opportunities tailored to individual capabilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Apprentices and participating establishments benefit from reimbursement facilities under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the Chief Minister Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (CMAPS). </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This support provides financial assistance to trainees during their training period and incentivises industries and MSMEs to engage apprentices, creating a mutually beneficial model that strengthens workforce readiness and industrial growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Over the past four years, 795 new establishments have registered on the state apprenticeship portal, broadening training opportunities across districts. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under the CMAPS scheme, 6,164 new candidates have gained apprenticeship benefits, further enhancing employability by combining skill development with practical industrial exposure.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44723 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/up-govt-links-83277-youth-to-industries-msmes-via-apprenticeship-schemes 2026-01-09 16:30:56 knnindia.co.in