MSDE Reconstitutes Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) for 3 Years to Strengthen Apprenticeship Training Programs. National | Dated: 13 Nov 2024 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has reconstituted the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) for a three-year term, effective from October 17, 2024. 🎯 Key Highlights: - This move is in accordance with the powers granted under Sec 24(1) and (2) of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) and Rules 3 and 4 of the CAC Rules, 1962. - The reformed council will focus on driving reforms to enhance apprenticeship training and increase industry participation in on-the-job training. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge, IC), Jayant Chaudhary, MSDE will chair the council, with Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney as the vice-chairman of the council. (ii) The new CAC will have 54 members, an increase from 46 in the 2019 council, including representatives from industry associations, PSUs, state governments, and independent experts. (iii) There will be representation from PSUs such as Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), among others. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: The Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) was recently reconstituted for a tenure of how many years? Correct Answer: 3 🚀 Quick Recap: About MSDE Minister responsible: Jayant Chaudhary Headquarter : New Delhi