Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 19: Govt. of India has implemented a National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme to promote apprenticeship in the country by providing financial incentives, technology and advocacy support. Transport Department, A&N Administration is taking various steps for skill development training for the local youths residing specially in southern group of Islands under various certification programs in different trades relevant to transportation sector through DBRAIT and ITI. These candidates would be later eligible for engagement as apprentices in various trades in Transport Department.