NITI Aayog sees apprenticeships as vital to Viksit Bharat 2047, but progress is uneven
Registrations far exceed completions, revealing major gaps in the training pipeline
Medium and large firms drive most engagement while smaller firms remain underrepresented
Apprenticeships are not fully integrated into higher education, limiting their impact
A national mission, unified portal and targeted incentives to widen participation
Expanding apprenticeships across MSMEs, startups and new sectors can boost job-led growth