1

##The Apprentices (Amendment) Bill, 2014

By: Harveer Singhtwitter.com/iastoss+91-880-2009-420

This PPT is for educational purpose only. The learner is expected to supplement the video lecture with this ppt. The content is taken from various daily and weekly publications. Due care has been taken in preparing the material but the tutor or superprofs would not be responsible for any error or consequences arising out of it.

2

## Shramev Jayate Karyakaram

• A dedicated Shram Suvidha Portal: That would allot Labour Identification Number (LIN) to nearly 6 lakhs units and allow them to file online compliance for 16 out of 44 labour laws

• An all-new Random Inspection Scheme: Utilizing technology to eliminate human discretion in selection of units for Inspection, and uploading of Inspection Reports within 72 hours of inspection mandatory

3

• Universal Account Number: Enables 4.17 crore employees to have their Provident Fund account portable, hassle-free and universally accessible

• Apprentice Protsahan Yojana: Will support manufacturing units mainly and other establishments by reimbursing 50% of the stipend paid to apprentices during first two years of their training

• Revamped Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana: Introducing a Smart Card for the workers in the unorganized sector seeded with details of two more social security schemes

4

##The Apprentices (Amendment) Bill, 2014

• Who is an Apprentice?• Monetary Compensation= Stipend• Object: – Promoting New Manpower Skill– Upgrading existing Skills– Supplementing the available technical manpower.

5

• Apprentice Advisor at State Level. Looks into Agreements and T&C between parties.

• Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC): appellate and regulatory body at the central level.

• The Company shall treat apprentice as the workers in Health, Safety and General Welfare related Issues. (Other Issues as apprentice).

• Liability of Compensation: according to the Compensation act, 1923.

6

Pillar Apprentices Act ,1961 2014 Act

Stipend Agreed Upon Indexed to SSW Pay. 70,80 and 90 % in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year respectively.

State Same State Other States also

Maximum Number Notified by Govt Up to 10% of workforce

Trade Designated Trades only Designated as well as Optional trades (discretion of entry level qualification and syllabus.)

Punishment Jail Term and Fine Fine Only

Any Other Provision Recruitment PolicyFreedom to Outsource basic training

7

Apprentice Protsahan Yojna –

• Launched on 16th October, 2014.• With an outlay of Rs.346 crores, Government will

support one lakh apprentices in next two and a half years by sharing the 50 % of the stipend.

• A vision to have more than 20 lakh apprentices in next few years against present number of 2.9 lakh.

• Enhanced rates of stipend have been notified for trade apprentices. The minimum rate of stipend per month payable has been indexed to minimum wage of semi-skilled worker.

8

Question

• Mention the Salient Features of the Apprentices Act passed by the parliament. Discuss whether it has the potential in enhancing the skill set in various trades.

9

Thank You.

• For any feedback/query/word of thanks, the Tutor can be contacted at harveersinh@gmail.com