The Prime Minister National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) was held on 28th November 2024 at Government ITI Kewzing, Ravangla, with key dignitaries including Shri Dharma Das Sharma, Deputy Director I, SDD, Shri Chandan Bajgai, Principal of ITI Kewzing, Lopchen Bhutia, Panchayat President of Barfung Constituency, along with officials and staff of ITI Kewzing. The event featured a welcome address, an overview of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) by Deputy Director I, and an address by Principial ITI Kewzing on ITI’s skill development programs, followed by a cultural gesture of offering khadas to the establishment representatives. Over 85 students participated, with representatives from 12 establishments showcasing apprenticeship opportunities. The event raised awareness about skill development, resulting in 2 candidates offered for paid apprenticeships, 47 shortlisted for payroll, and 28 selected for further interviews. The event successfully highlighted the importance of apprenticeships and skill training.