Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey has said that apprentices will continue to get their full stipend during COVID-19 lockdown. He said, all establishment shall pay full stipend as applicable to the apprentices engaged under both designated and optional trade.<br />''<br />''Dr Pandey said, this is the time when we all need to come forward and support each other completely. He stated that all the establishments have shown full commitment in this regard and are cooperating with the Government for the smooth delivery of services in this critical time.  <br />''<br />''Apprenticeship has been recognized as an effective way to empower young people. Apprenticeship is also a win-win situation both for industry and youth in coming together to help make the vision of Skilled India a reality, in future.<br />''<br />