HRD Ministry launched SHREYAS Scheme

• Minister for Human Resources Development, Shri Prakash Javadekarhas launched the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS).

• The scheme has been launched for graduates passing in April 2019 and will be provided industry apprenticeship opportunities through the National Apprenticeship Promotional Scheme (NAPS).

• the program aims to enhance the employability of Indian youth by providing ‘on the job work exposure’ and earning of stipend.

• SHREYAS is a programme basket comprising the initiatives of three Central Ministries
  • Ministry of Human Resource Development
  • Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and
  • Ministry of Labour& Employment
    viz the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), the National Career Service (NCS)and introduction of BA/BSc/BCom (Professional) courses in the higher educational institutions.