The Apprentices Act,1961

Centre

An Act to provide for regulation and control of training of Apprentices and for matters connected therewith.

Compliances

Applicability

The act extends to the whole of India
The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any area or to any industry in any area unless the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette specifies that area or industry as an area or industry to which the said provisions shall apply with effect from such date as may be mentioned in the notification

References

Bare Act

Rules

Notifications

The Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2022

15 Nov, 2022

The Government of India has amended Clause 4(a) of Schedule V of Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, regarding the stipend to be paid to the apprentice.

Direct Benefit Transfer Guidelines under NAPS

07 Oct, 2022

Direct Benefit Transfer Guidelines under Prime Minister National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PMNAPS)

Duration of Apprentice Training under optional trade

18 May, 2022

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has released its office memorandum giving directions regarding the duration of apprentice training under optional trade.

Application and Engagement of Apprentices by Establishments

04 Apr, 2022

The Bihar Labour Resource Department has issued a notification regarding application of provision of Apprentices Act, 1961.

Apprentices under MukhyaMantri Apprenticeship Training Scheme

22 Feb, 2022

The Gujarat Labour and Employment Department has issued a resolution regarding Mukhyamantri Apprenticeship Scheme in which the scheme facilitates the industry employing apprenticeship opportunity in the country in respect to outsourcing of Data Entry Operator-cum-Office Assistant in adherence to prescribed conditions.