In a move aimed at simplifying engagement of apprentices in establishments, the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship has invited suggestions to amend the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The Act was last amended in 2014.
The move has been triggered following a directive from Cabinet secretariat to the skills development ministry in July this year to examine the Acts and regulations under the purview of the ministry.
“In view of the above, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) invites comments,inputs or suggestions in writing, on amendment in Apprentices Act, 1961 (amended upto 2014) with an objective to simplify the engagement of apprentices in establishments,” the ministry said in a notification.
The Apprentices Act, 1961 was enacted with the objective of regulating the program of training of apprentices in the industry by utilizing the facilities available therein for imparting on-the-job training. The ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship is the administrative ministry responsible for implementation of the Act.
Source: The Economic Times
