Skill India with due support from Directorate General of Training (DGT) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) on Wednesday organized a day-long 'Apprenticeship Mela' across the country in over 660 locations. Under the initiative, nearly 52,000 apprentices were hired. The event witnessed participation from more than five thousand organisations, operating in more than 30 sectors such as Power, Retail, Telecom, Electronics, Automotive and more. Additionally, country's aspiring youth received the opportunity to engage and select prospects from more than 500 trades including posts for Welder, Electrician, Housekeeper, Beautician, Mechanic and more.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajesh Aggarwal said that the Ministry received an overwhelming response from the candidates during the Apprenticeship Mela. He hoped that with nearly 52,000 apprentices getting hired during this event, we will be able to scale-up the skilling standards in the country to achieve the vision of 'Skilled India'.</span><br />