Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana

How MYKPY Works for Employers – Step by Step

The Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana (MYKPY) is a Maharashtra state government scheme where the government pays the majority of the trainee stipend directly to the trainee via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer), and the employer pays only a small top-up. Trainees are not employees – no PF, ESIC, gratuity, or labour law obligations apply during the 6-month training period.

1. Register on the Mahaswayam portal (mahaswayam.maharashtra.gov.in) as an employer – provide company registration, DPIIT, ESIC, EPF, and Udhyog Aadhar details
2. Post training vacancies – specify qualification required, number of trainees, training location, and role description
3. Shortlist and select trainees – from the pool of registered Maharashtra-domicile unemployed youth on the portal
4. Execute tripartite training agreement – between Maharashtra government, employer, and trainee; registered on the portal
5. Upload monthly attendance – triggers government DBT payment of Rs.6,000-10,000 directly to trainee bank account
6. Pay employer top-up stipend – employer pays only Rs.2,000-4,000/month by bank transfer
7. Issue completion certificate – at end of 6-month training period; may absorb trainee as regular employee (no legal obligation)

MYKPY Stipend Structure – What the Government Pays vs What You Pay

The government pays its share via Aadhaar-linked DBT directly to the trainee – this amount does not flow through the employer at all, significantly simplifying compliance.

Employer Eligibility Requirements for MYKPY

• Business must operate within Maharashtra (registered office or branch in Maharashtra)
• Registered with the Department of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Must have operated continuously for at least 3 years
• Required government registrations: DPIIT, ESIC, EPF, Udhyog Aadhar (Udyam Registration)
• Must designate a supervisor for each trainee
• Must maintain training records and upload monthly attendance on Mahaswayam

MYKPY Trainee Eligibility

• Maharashtra domicile (must be a Maharashtra resident)
• Age: 18 to 35 years
• Educational qualification: 12th pass, ITI, Diploma, or Graduate from a recognised institution
• Currently unemployed (not in full-time employment)
• Registered on Mahaswayam portal (mahaswayam.maharashtra.gov.in)
• Bank account linked to Aadhaar (required for DBT payment)

MYKPY vs NATS vs NAPS: Best Combination for Maharashtra Employers

Maharashtra employers can run MYKPY and NATS simultaneously for maximum benefit: use MYKPY for Maharashtra-domicile fresh graduates in 6-month cycles, and NATS for longer structured apprenticeships with BOAT certification for candidates from any state.