The advisory from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) urges pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing units to adhere to the Apprentices Act, 1961.
It highlights the provisions for engaging apprentices in designated and optional trades, emphasizing the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and its benefits.
The advisory encourages pharmaceutical industry associations to promote apprenticeship among their members.
Key Changes
Reiterates Section 8 of the Apprentices Act, 1961, which mandates the Central Government to prescribe the number of apprentices to be engaged by employers for designated and optional trades.
Refers to Rule 7A and 7B of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, which regulates optional trades and specifies that establishments should engage apprentices in a band of 2.5% to 15% of their total workforce, including contractual staff.
Highlights the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), launched on August 19, 2016, which aims to promote apprenticeship training and increase apprentice engagement through basic and on-the-job training.
Under NAPS, industries can receive funds for basic training and monthly reimbursement of a portion of the stipend paid to apprentices.
Impact Analysis
Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Action Item: Contact LSSSDC for assistance in implementing apprenticeship programs.
Pharmaceutical Industry Associations
Action Item: Facilitate collaboration between member companies and LSSSDC to implement apprenticeship programs.
Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC)
Action Item: Collaborate with pharmaceutical industry associations to promote apprenticeship and NAPS.
Potential Apprentices
Potential for securing full-time employment after completing the apprenticeship program.
Key Entities Referenced
Apprentices Act, 1961: An act to provide for the regulation and control of training of apprentices and for matters connected therewith.
Apprenticeship Rules, 1992: Rules framed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, providing detailed regulations for apprenticeship training.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): A scheme of the Government of India launched on August 19, 2016, to promote apprenticeship training and increase the engagement of apprentices.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO): The national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India.
Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC): A sector skill council focused on developing skills in the life sciences sector.
F. NO.29/MISC/33/2019-DC (1)
Government of India
Directorate General of Health Services
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
(DTAB - DCC Division)
FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road,
New Delhi-110002.
Dated: 2-^ • OS ' '2-01^
ADVISORY
Subject: Advisory to follow the Apprentices Act, 1961-Regarding.
Under Section 8 of the Apprentices Act, 1961, there are provisions for number
of apprentices for a designated trade and optional trade wherein it is mentioned that
the Central Government shall prescribe the number of apprentices to be engaged by
the employer for designated trade and optional trade and several employers may join
together either themselves or through an agency, approved by the Apprenticeship
Adviser, according to the guidelines issued from time to time by the Central
Government in this behalf, for the purpose of providing apprenticeship training to the
apprentices under them.
Rule 7A of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 provides the provisions for
regulation of optional trade (other than designated trade under the Apprentices Act
1961) and Rule 7B of the said rules provides the provisions for number of
apprentices for designated and optional trade wherein it is mentioned that eac
establishment shall engage apprentices in a band of 2.5 percent to percen o
total strength of the establishment including contractual staffs.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a new scheme of
Government of India launched on 19th August 2016 to promote apprenticeship. The
main objective of the scheme is to promote apprenticeship training and to increase
the engagement of apprentices. Apprenticeship Training consists of Basic Training
and On-the-Job Training or Practical Training at workplace in the industry. The
candidates can be first trained on the requirements to gain awareness on the nature
of the job role and then on the shop floor. This programme is bound to enhance the
probability of employment as the candidate will acquire the skill set required for e
job role during the apprenticeship period by gaining valuable practical experience.
Under NAPS, industry can get various benefits including funds for basic training to
candidates and monthly reimbursement of portion of stipend.CEO of Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC) who is
for exposing the qualified manpower in India who are ready to be employ .
In view of above, all pharmaceutical Industry associations are advised to
request their members having the Pharmaceuticals and B,o-pharmaceut,ca
manufacturing to follow the Apprentices Act, 1961.
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In case of any assistance, the following officers of LSSSDC may be
contacted:
(1) Shri Ranjit Madan,
CEO, Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council
Te|.011-41042407/08/09/10
Email: ranjit.madan@lsssdc.in
(2) Shri Sachin Sachdeva,
Joint-Director Business Development and State Management
Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council
Tel.011-41042407/08/09/10; Mob.9911445543
(Dr. V. G. Somani)
Drugs Controller General (India)
To:
All Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Associations (List enclosed)
Copy for information to:
1 AHS Section, MoHFW, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
2 PS to JS(R), MoHFW, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
3. Shri Anshul Saxena, Director-Standards & Training Advisory, LSSSDC
3. Website of CDSCO