Date: 2026-07-07Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Jindal, ArcelorMittal, Apollo Med-Skills among partners who come forward to Anchor ₹ 1,237.58 Crore ITI Transformation as PM-SETU Goes Nationwide Across Odisha, Gujarat and Telangana
**Executive Summary**
The 4th National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the nationwide rollout of the PM-SETU scheme across 200 ITI clusters, transitioning it from the pilot phase. Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) totaling ₹1,237.58 crore were cleared for industry-led ITI transformations in Odisha, Gujarat, and Telangana. Major industrial partners, including Jindal and ArcelorMittal, have been appointed as anchors to modernize infrastructure and curricula to improve employability.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Nationwide Expansion and Policy Changes**
* The PM-SETU scheme has moved from a pilot phase to a pan-India rollout across 200 identified ITI clusters.
* States and Union Territories are now authorized to implement the scheme based on industry readiness and capacity.
* The Committee approved measures to simplify implementation and increase the involvement of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
* The institutional ecosystem supporting the scheme is being expanded to enhance industry participation.
* **Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs)**
* Total approved outlay for SIPs stands at ₹1,237.58 crore.
* SIPs focus on industry-led upgradation of ITI clusters through "Hub and Spoke" models.
* Investments are directed toward modernizing infrastructure and creating future-ready curricula.
* **Odisha Cluster Details**
* Anchor Partner: M/s Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited with a ₹240.21 crore investment.
* Structure: Government ITI Barbil serves as the Hub, supported by four spoke ITIs (Anandapur, Koira, Karanjia, and Barkote).
* **Gujarat Cluster Details**
* Anchor Partner: M/s ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India with a ₹240.18 crore investment.
* Structure: Government ITI Surat serves as the Hub, supported by four spoke ITIs (Hajira, Bardoli, Sachin, and Surat Mahila).
* **Telangana Cluster Details**
* Three distinct clusters approved with a total of three anchor partners:
* Apollo Med-Skills Limited: ₹241.01 crore investment (Hub: ITI Old City).
* Sri Siddharth Infratech & Services (SSISPL): ₹275.24 crore investment (Hub: ITI Patancheru).
* Neuland Foundation: ₹240.94 crore investment (Hub: ITI Sangareddy).
**Impact Analysis**
**State and Union Territory Governments**
**Impact**
States are empowered to transition from pilot projects to full-scale implementation across identified clusters.
**Action Required**
States must assess industry readiness and implementation capacity to initiate the rollout of the upgraded ITI ecosystem.
**Anchor Industry Partners (Jindal, ArcelorMittal, etc.)**
**Impact**
Selected companies will lead the transformation of ITI clusters, influencing curricula and infrastructure through substantial financial investments.
**Action Required**
Partners must execute the approved Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) to modernize their respective ITI hubs and spokes.
**ITI Institutions (Hubs and Spokes)**
**Impact**
Selected ITIs will receive upgraded infrastructure and modernized curricula designed to improve student employability.
**Action Required**
Institutional leadership must collaborate with anchor industry partners to integrate future-ready training modules and infrastructure upgrades.
**Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)**
**Impact**
The Ministry oversees the transition to a nationwide rollout and the simplification of implementation measures.
**Action Required**
The MSDE must continue to facilitate the institutional ecosystem and encourage greater participation from PSUs and industry leaders.
Key Entities Referenced
PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs): A flagship government scheme aimed at modernizing India's ITI ecosystem through industry partnerships, upgraded infrastructure, and future-ready curricula.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE): The primary central ministry responsible for the implementation and chairpersonship of the PM-SETU initiative.
Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs): Approved financial and operational frameworks worth ₹1,237.58 crore for the industry-led upgradation of multiple ITI clusters.
Anchor Industry Partners: Leading industrial entities, including Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, selected to lead and fund ITI transformation projects.
Odisha, Gujarat and Telangana: The target states for the initial nationwide rollout of PM-SETU and the implementation of approved Strategic Investment Plans.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Jindal, ArcelorMittal, Apollo Med-Skills among
partners who come forward to Anchor ₹ 1,237.58
Crore ITI Transformation as PM-SETU Goes
Nationwide Across Odisha, Gujarat and
Telangana
4th National Steering Committee clears pan-India rollout of
PM-SETU across 200 ITI clusters; approves Strategic
Investment Plans led by Jindal in Odisha and ArcelorMittal
Nippon Steel in Gujarat, alongside Apollo MedSkills and
others in Telangana
प्रव तथ: 07 JUL 2026 1:46PM by PIB Delhi
The 4th National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability
Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) was held today under the chairpersonship of Ms
Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The
meeting was also attended by Mr Dilip Kumar, DG-DGT, and Ms Manasi Sahay Thakur, JS, along with
senior representatives from state governments, multilateral development partners, industry leaders and
other key stakeholders.
In a major decision, the Committee approved the transition of PM-SETU from its pilot phase to a
nationwide rollout across all 200 identified ITI clusters, enabling States and Union Territories to take up
implementation based on industry readiness and implementation capacity. The Committee also approved
measures to simplify implementation, enhance industry participation, encourage greater involvement of
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and expand the institutional ecosystem supporting PM-SETU
implementation.
The standout outcome of the meeting was the approval of Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth a
combined outlay of Rs 1,237.58 crore, with leading industrial names Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited in
Odisha and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India in Gujarat stepping in as Anchor Industry Partners, alongside
Apollo Medskills and other two approved ITI clusters in Telangana. The SIPs, recommended by the
respective State Steering Committees, pave the way for industry-led upgradation of multiple ITI clusters
nationwide.
Odisha
The approved ITI cluster comprises Government ITI Barbil as the Hub, with Government ITI
Anandapur, Government ITI Koira, Government ITI Karanjia and Government ITI Barkote as
spokes. M/s Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited has been selected as the Anchor Industry Partner, with a
proposed investment of ₹240.21 crore.Gujarat
The approved ITI cluster comprises Government ITI Surat as the Hub, with Government ITI Hajira,
Government ITI Bardoli, Government ITI Sachin and Government ITI Surat (Mahila) as spokes.
M/s ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has been selected as the Anchor Industry Partner, with a
proposed investment of ₹240.18 crore.
Telangana
The approved ITI cluster comprises Government ITI Old City (Hub) with Government ITI
Warangal, Government ITI Nalgonda Boys, Government ITI Vikarabad Girls and Government ITI
Panjaguda as spokes, with M/s Apollo Med-Skills Limited, with a proposed investment of ₹241.01
crore.
Another approved one ITI Cluster is Government ITI Patancheru (Hub) with Government ITI
Shadnagar, Government ITI Marpally, Government ITI Nalgonda (New) and Government ITI
Bhongir as spokes, with M/s Sri Siddharth Infratech & Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. (SSISPL) selected as
the Anchor Industry Partner with a proposed investment of ₹275.24 crore.
And last ITI Cluster as Government ITI Sangareddy (Hub) with Government ITI Hathnoora,
Government ITI Medak, Government ITI Dubbaka and Government ITI Yellareddy as spokes, with
M/s Neuland Foundation selected as the Anchor Industry Partner with a proposed investment of a
proposed investment of ₹240.94 crore.
About the Scheme: PM-SETU is one of the Government's flagship Schemes aimed at modernising India's
ITI ecosystem through strong industry partnerships, upgraded infrastructure, future-ready curricula and
improved employability outcomes.***
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