The National Apprenticeship Training Programme (NATS) by Govt. of India executed through the Board of Practical Training (BOPT), is commendable. It facilitates skill development through practical training, aligning education with industry requirements. The program's emphasis on apprenticeship nurtures a workforce that are job ready and equipped with real world experience. BOPT's execution underscores its commitment to bridging the gaps between academia and industry, contributing significantly to India's economic growth and human resource development.

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"First of all, I would like to thank Oil India Ltd. for giving me this opportunity. I am very privileged to be a part of this training. I gained so many knowledge and skill to take with the help of our instructor. This has met more than my expectations. NATS has provided valuable training opportunity for the diploma holders as it helped so many apprentices to showcase their abilities and skills. Through NATS, we the diploma holders got this opportunity to be a part of this training. NATS training expanded the knowledge of our discipline and gained skills which are mostly not taught during our course of study. At the end of this training NATS also provides us with a certificate of proficiency by Govt. of India which can be registered at all employment exchange across India as valid employment experience. This certificate helps us to get better opportunities in jobs and placement.

"I am very thankful to the NATS portal as through the NATS portal we are able to apply for the one-year apprenticeship training. The course provides the apprentices with the practical information and abilities needed for their job. Engineering & Diploma in Engineering and General Stream graduates can enroll in the NATS web portal for one year apprenticeship training. The scheme helps new talent become industry ready to meet organization's human resource needs. I am grateful to NATS for providing an opportunity to gain knowledge and upgrade myself. I got the opportunity to learn how to troubleshoot any kind of problems in different situations. As I joined as a fresher, I have developed my working skills and personality in a very good way. The training programme is really helpful for me as a beginner in professional field to understand the working process of each department.

NATS provides a platform that not only nourished my technical, practical acumen, developed various inter-personal skills and attributes which helped in career and empowered technical and professional growth, but also helped me to get employment in desired field.

NATS gives a smooth transition from the world of education to the world of work environment. It also gives direct exposure to various technologies, concepts and friendly environment. It teaches values and ethics perfectly that are necessary in any workplace. This training also improves overall personality and confidence level of the trainees

NATS is very helpful for students. Specially for the Core Engineering Department Like Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. National Apprenticeship Training Scheme offers such an opportunity for students to get practical, skills-based training in their field of discipline, thereby gaining professional work experience in some of the best organizations in the Central, State and Private Sector.

"The NATS platform has streamlined the process for the students to enroll for the apprenticeship program. The students are equipped with the necessary technical skills to meet the challenges of the dynamic corporate environment. However, as far as the portal of NATS is concerned, it may be made more user friendly

NATS portal serves as a platform for OPTCL to register and manage apprenticeship opportunities. From NATS portal OPTCL is able to select suitable candidates for apprenticeship by searching candidates based on specific criteria and qualifications. NATS enhances the productivity of establishment and provides financial support to the industries by way of reimbursing 50% of Govt. prescribed minimum stipend paid to the apprentices. It is a very good initiative of Govt. of India for skill development.

The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) is a transformative force in our nation's progress. By imparting practical skills to young talents, NATS is shaping a skilled workforce aligned with industry needs. This initiative bridges education and hands-on application, fostering innovation. With Stipends, Certificates and Employability boost, NATS empowers youth and benefits employers. A cornerstone of skill development, NATS is propelling us towards a stronger, more prosperous nation

NATS is beneficial in several ways. Some of the key features are - students get trained in some of the best Central, State and Private sector organizations. Also, the courses provide students with the practical information and abilities needed for their line of job.