Save on employee costs by implementing NATS Apprentice Management
TankhaPay can assist in implementing the program in your organisation, helping you grow your business by reducing employee expenses.
You can appoint 2.5-15% of your workforce as apprentices.
Take advantage of the Government NATS Apprentice Scheme to grow your business and boost profits
TankhaPay can help your organisation implement the NATS Apprentice Program, enabling you to save on employee costs and drive growth.
Reduce Employee Expense
No Statutory Compliance Required
Incentive on Apprentice Stipend
Claim Stipend Paid to Apprentices Under CSR
Benefits to Employers
No Minimum Wage Compliance
Delinking of stipend from state’s minimum wage rates (minimum stipend to be paid is linked to education qualification).
Age Bracket
Establishments can engage apprentices aged 18 years and above in normal working hours of the establishment (including night shifts).
No Obligation
An employer is not obliged to employ the apprentice after the completion of the apprenticeship.
CSR Benefit
Expenditure on engaging apprentices of more than 2.5% can be booked under CSR liability/ funds.
Extension to Non-Engineering Fields
Extension of apprenticeship to non-engineering occupations.
Stipend Reimbursement
Reimbursement per apprentice per month towards a stipend paid to candidates.
No Statutory Contribution from Employer
Trainees under the NATS Scheme are not entitled to any statutory contribution from the employer. Stipends paid do not attract any statutory deduction/ payment obligation on the part of the corporate/ industry (No PF, ESIC, etc.)
Exemption from Labour Laws
Labour and employment laws do not apply to apprenticeship training, and apprentices are not permitted to participate in union activities.
How can TankhaPay help?
TankhaPay can help ensure a seamless and efficient apprenticeship process by supporting employers in executing apprenticeships from start to finish. Our services include:
- Onboarding and registration of candidates and employers in the portal.
- Value-added services such as payroll register management and mobilising/ hiring apprentices.
- Providing basic training.
- Coordinating assessments and certifications.
- Processing claims.
- Coordinating with relevant bodies for any concerns.
Deployment Model
Employer and Candidates' Registration
TankhaPay will register the business and candidates on the Apprenticeship portal.
Coverage for Employers
Post-registration, min. 2.5% of workforce to be selected through ACT. Max. is 15%
Mapping of curriculum
Payroll for Candidates
Candidates will be on the Employer's payroll as apprentices; TankhaPay will run the program for them.
Training Period
Minimum: 6 Months, Maximum: 3 Years
Age Bracket
20 years min
Education Qualification
Graduates Eng. & Non-Eng./Diploma Holders in Eng.
Trades
Designated trades as per Apprentices Act & optional trades available
Winding up Clause
As the Act is made mandatory by the Govt. It cannot be wound up. Once registered, a minimum quota of 2.5% is needed to be maintained within the workforce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NATS, or National Apprenticeship Training Scheme is an initiative by the Government of India to provide practical, hands-on experience to fresh graduates and diploma holders.
Companies with more than 4 employees are eligible to get registered in NATS. It is mandatory for companies with more than 30 employees and optional for companies with 4-29 employees. When it comes to candidates, eng. and non-eng. graduates and diploma holders in engineering, aged 18-27 are eligible.
NATS benefits employers by reducing employee expenses, as employer does not have comply with statutory, labor law or min wage compliance, gets incentives from government and can claim stipend paid to apprentices under CSR.
NATS is mandatory for companies with a headcount of 30 or more employees, and optional for companies with 4-29 employees.
A company can engage apprentices equivalent to 2.5% to 15% of its total workforce under NATS.