Apprenticeship Training is considered to be one of the most efficient ways to develop skilled manpower for the country. It provides for an industry led, practice oriented, effective and efficient mode of formal training. The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme is to promote apprenticeship training in the country. The scheme would commence from 1st October, 2016. State Apprenticeship Advisers (SAAs) and Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship (RDATs) will act as implementing agencies in their respective State/Regions. This scheme will cover all categories of apprentices except the Graduate, Technician and Technician (Vocational) apprentices which are covered by the scheme administered by Ministry of Human Resource Development. Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship Training (RDATs) under the control of Directorate General of Training (Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)will act as implementing agencies in their regions for Central Public Sector Undertaking and establishments operating their business in 4 or more States. State Apprenticeship Advisers will act as implementing agencies for state public sector and private establishments under their jurisdiction.[S.3, Q.1] Under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), the maximum stipend per month per apprentice payable by the Central Government is which of the following? (Topic : Growth Measurement) – 2 Marker

• A. 25% of the total stipend payable monthly
• B. Rs 1500 per stipend payable monthly
• C. Lesser of A and B
• D. Greater of A and B
• E. None of the above