Lakshadweep Apprenticeship Advisory 2026: Private Establishments and Stipends

Lakshadweep’s 27 October 2026 advisory asks eligible private establishments to develop apprenticeship opportunities under the Apprentices Act and Rules. It sets out portal onboarding, stipend references, training records and the conditional nature of NAPS-2 assistance.

Document and dates

Who should review this update?

The advisory addresses eligible private establishments, including companies, firms, hotels, tourism operators, contractors, service providers and industrial or commercial units in Lakshadweep. Establishments should assess the applicable apprenticeship framework and their actual training capacity.

What the document says

• The advisory calls for an Apprenticeship Nodal Officer, an up-to-date Apprenticeship India portal profile and a valid apprenticeship contract through the required portal process.
• Stipend payment is stated as due by the 10th of the following month through a traceable banking channel.
• NAPS-2 assistance is conditional; admissible assistance does not reduce the obligation to pay the full statutory stipend.
• Training, attendance and stipend-payment records must be maintained under the applicable framework.

Monthly stipend references in the advisory

The advisory describes a 10% increase over the base stipend in the second year and 15% in the third year. Determine category, training year and credit for prior training under the Rules; subsequent applicable government revisions take precedence.

Practical employer steps

Use the following review steps to apply the document to the establishment and the relevant period.

1. Assess suitable trades, candidate qualifications, trained supervisors and available workplace training facilities before advertising a position.
2. Check the establishment profile and authorised-signatory details on the official Apprenticeship India portal.
3. Budget the full training-period stipend and establish a payment and record-reconciliation process.
4. Complete the required contract process before training and assess NAPS-2 claim eligibility separately from the stipend obligation.

Frequently asked questions

Is 31 December 2026 a registration deadline imposed by this advisory?

The reviewed advisory does not set that deadline. The official notice page’s display-window end should not be treated as a compliance deadline.

Can the employer pay only the amount left after anticipated NAPS-2 assistance?

The advisory says admissible assistance does not reduce the obligation to pay the full statutory stipend.

Does completing apprenticeship automatically create permanent employment?

The advisory states that apprenticeship training does not, by itself, create that right.

Source and related guidance

Read the official government document.

• Apprenticeship registration, NATS and NAPS: employer guide

Related compliance references

• PF and ESI Exemption for Apprentices: NAPS and NATS Clarification
• Labour law library