LINK THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961

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Apprentices Act, 1961  
amended up to 2014     https://indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/1668/1/196152.pdf


http://www.apprenticeship.gov.in/Material/ApprenticeshipRules1992.pdf

http://www.apprenticeship.gov.in/Material/ApprenticeshAmendment2.3.1.pdf


http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/GSR502Edated16062015Apprenticeship.pdf

SIXTH AMENDMENT ApprenticeshipRules1992 http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2017/181095.pdf
FIFTH AMENDMENT ApprenticeshipRules1992 http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2017/178713.pdf
FOURTHAMENDMENT ApprenticeshipRules1992http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2017/177505.pdf
THIRD AMENDMENT ApprenticeshipRules1992 http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2017/175230.pdf
SECONDAMENDMENT 2017 ApprenticeshipRules1992 http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2017/174630.pdf 
FIRST  AMENDMENT ApprenticeshipRules1992 >>>>>>>>>>>>SHALL BE UPDATED
SECONDAMENDMENT 2016 http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2016/168356.pdf
FIRST  AMENDMENT ApprenticeshipRules1992 http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2015/164684.pdf
OBJECTIVES  Apprentices Act, 1961 was enacted with the following objectives :-
  • To regulate the programme of training of apprentices in the industry so as  to conform to the syllabi, period of training etc. as laid  down by  the  Central   Apprenticeship Council; and
  • To utilise fully  the  facilities available in industry for imparting practical training with a view to  meeting the  requirements  of skilled manpower for industry.
    •    Enactment Date:  12-Dec-1961                                                                          Enforcement Date :- 1st March, 1962, vide notification No. G.S.R. 246, dated 12th February, 1962, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(i).
SALIENT FEATURES OF BILL AMENDMENT ACT 2014Act No. 29 of 2014 came into force w.e.f. December 22, 2014
  • The Act regulates the training of apprentices in the industry.  An Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) had recommended various changes to the Act to make apprenticeship more responsive to youth and industry.  The Statement of Objects and Reasons states that the amendments proposed in the Bill are based on IMG’s recommendations.
  • Definitions:  The Bill amends the definition of appropriate government to include an establishment operating in four or more states to be regulated by the central government.  It also amends the definitions of: (i) designated trade, (ii) graduate or technician apprentice, (iii) trade apprentice, (iv) industry and (v) worker.  The Bill adds two definitions: (i) optional trade, and (ii) portal-site.
  • Minimum age for an apprentice:  The Act sets the minimum age for being engaged as an apprentice at 14 years.  The Bill adds that the minimum age for apprenticeship in designated trades related to hazardous industries shall be 18 years.
  • Number of apprentices:  The Act says that the central government, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) established under the Act shall determine the ratio of trade apprentices to workers (except unskilled workers) for each designated trade.  The Bill states that the central government shall prescribe the number of apprentices to be engaged by an employer for designated trade and optional trade. 
  • Cooperation between employers for training:  The Bill permits multiple employers to come together, either themselves or through an approved agency (vs. only themselves as per the Act), to provide apprenticeship training (vs. practical training as per the Act) to apprentices under them. 
  • Practical training to apprentices:  The Act states that every employer shall make suitable arrangements in his workshop for imparting practical training to apprentices, as per the programme approved by the Adviser.  The Bill removes the requirement for Adviser’s approval. 
  • Basic training to apprentices:  The Act states that trade apprentices who have not received prior institutional training shall be imparted basic training before admission in the workshop for practical training.  The Bill specifies that such training can be provided in any institute with adequate facilities. 
  • Syllabus and equipment for practical training:  The Act states that the syllabus and equipment for practical training shall be as approved by the central government (with CAC consultation).  The Bill limits the provision for training in a designated trade only.
  • Grant of certificate:  The Act specifies that every trade apprentice should appear for a proficiency test conducted by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), on completion of his training.  On passing the test, NCVT shall grant him a certificate of proficiency.  The Bill adds that such tests may be conducted and certificates may be granted by other authorised agencies as well.
  • Hours of work, overtime, leave and holidays:  The Act states that the weekly and daily hours of work and leave entitlements of an apprentice shall be as prescribed by Rules.  The Bill states that the hours of work and leave will be as per the discretion or policy of the employer.
  • Offences and penalties:  The Act specifies certain offences which are punishable with imprisonment up to six months or with a fine (quantum unspecified) or both.  The Bill specifies the amount/maximum amount of the fine and removes the provision for imprisonment for such offences.
  • Power to make Rules: The Act permits the central government (after consulting with the CAC) to make Rules for implementing the Act. The Bill states that these powers shall include the power to make Rules retrospectively with effect from a date on or after the President grants his assent to the Bill. No Rule shall have a retrospective effect if it prejudicially affects the interests of any person to whom such Rule may be applicable.
MONITORING OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT
  • Directorate General of Training under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship monitors the implementation of the Apprentices Act in respect of  Trade Apprentices in the Central Government  Undertakings &  Departments and establishments operating business 4 or more states through six Regional   Directorates    of Apprenticeship  Training (RDAT) located at   Chennai, Faridabad, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kolkata, & Mumbai.
  • State Apprenticeship Advisers are responsible for implementation of the Act in respect of Trade Apprentices    in   State   Government   Undertakings/ Departments and Private Establishments.
  • Department of Education in the  Ministry of  Human Resource Development is responsible for  monitoring the implementation  of  the Act in respect of Graduate, Technician  &  Technician (Vocational) Apprentices. This monitoring is done   through four  Boards of Apprenticeship Training located at Chennai, Kanpur, Kolkata and Mumbai.

CENTRAL APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL
  • It is an apex statutory body.It is tripartite by constituion with members from Government both Central and States/UTs, Employers etc.
  • It advises the Government  on laying down of policies and prescribing norms & standards in respect of Apprenticeship Training.
In September 2015, the Government launched the National Web Portal for Apprenticeship Training (National Portal) to facilitate the movement of processes under the Apprentices Act to an online forum. Employers are now required to obtain a registration on the National Portal and also upload data related to number of employees, nature of technical activities etc.

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