Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules 2019 - PFA notification dated 25.9.2019 making several amendments

Friends, PFA notification dated 25.9.2019 making several amendments to Apprenticeship Rules.
- Rate of stipend will be ranging between Rs.5,000 p.m. to Rs.9,000 p.m. based on qualification with a provision of annual increase.
- It has been clarified that it will be obligatory to engage apprentices by establishments having 30 or more workers.
- Max. no. of apprentices increased from 10% of total strength to 15% of total strength subject to minimum 5% to be reserved for fresher apprentices and skill certificate holder apprentices.
- Period of apprenticeship training for optional trade shall be 6 months to 3 years.
- It has been clarified that apprentices will be only trainees and not labour. No labour law will apply to apprentices.
Thanks

Dear Sir,
One of my friend received letter from local Skill development authority that should engage compulsory apprentices band of 2.5% to 15% total strength otherwise need to face legal actions. if we are not in position to engage how to respond for that letter.
Pls through some lights on this. Thanks