The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) conducted a workshop on August 5, 2025, in New Delhi, focusing on the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation. The workshop engaged senior officials from the state governments of Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, along with representatives from MSDE, the Directorate General of Training (DGT), the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), NITI Aayog, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The primary objective of the workshop was to discuss the implementation of the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation, which was approved in May 2025 following its announcement in the Union Budget 2024-25. The scheme aims to upgrade 1000 government-owned ITIs into industry-managed skilling institutions operating on a hub-and-spoke model, with 200 ITIs functioning as hubs and 800 as spokes. Each hub ITI will oversee an average of four spoke ITIs, all equipped with modern infrastructure and equipment.
During the workshop, the DGT presented the scheme's broad framework, while NCVET and the American Welding Society provided detailed presentations. Discussions also addressed the integration of education and vocational training, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Secretary of MSDE, Shri Rajit Punhani, emphasized the government's dedication to the scheme's timely rollout and the need for proactive state participation, including identifying suitable ITI clusters and engaging with potential Anchor Industry Partners (AIPs). Special Secretary-Director General Training, Ms. Trishaljit Sethi, highlighted the importance of identifying industry partners for the scheme's success. Economic Advisor, MSDE, Mrs. Archana Mayaram, outlined the workshop's objectives and structure.
State representatives presented their existing skilling ecosystems, identified challenges, and requested support from MSDE. MSDE and DGT officials responded by assuring continued guidance to address these issues and facilitate effective scheme implementation. The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to advancing the skilling and entrepreneurship ecosystem across states, with MSDE reaffirming its role in providing support to achieve excellence in government-owned ITIs.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: The government ministry responsible for skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives.
National Scheme for ITI Upgradation: A government scheme focused on upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
Assam: One of the State Governments participating in the workshop.
Gujarat: One of the State Governments participating in the workshop.
Odisha: One of the State Governments participating in the workshop.
Tamil Nadu: One of the State Governments participating in the workshop.
Telangana: One of the State Governments participating in the workshop.
New Education Policy 2020: A national policy document that envisions the integration of education and vocation.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
MSDE Organises Workshop on the National Scheme
for ITI Upgradation with State Government officials at
Kaushal Bhawan, Delhi
Posted On: 05 AUG 2025 7:43PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organised a day-long workshop with senior
officers from the State Governments of Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu &Telangana and of the UT of
J&K at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. Theme for the day long workshop was the “National Scheme for ITI
Upgradation”. The workshop was also attended by senior officers from MSDE, DGT, NCVET, NITI Ayog.
The workshop also witnessed participation from the World Bank and ADB who are co-financing the Scheme.
Detailed presentations were made by the DGT on the broad contours of the Scheme, sNCVET and American
Welding Society. The workshop also provided a platform to discuss the integration of education and vocation
as envisioned in NEP 2020.
Shri Rajit Punhani, Secretary, MSDE reiterated the Government’s commitment to roll out the Scheme at the
earliest. He also emphasized the need for pro-active participation from all the States to realise the vision of the
Scheme which reflects the overall intent of the government to create a framework for government owned,
industry managed skilling institutions operated through a new institutional structure. He further stated that
there is a need for the state government to identify suitable ITI clusters that can be developed under the
hub-and-spoke model, and to proactively engage with potential Anchor Industry Partners (AIPs).
Ms. Trishaljit Sethi, Special Secretary/Director General (Training) elaborated upon the broad contours of the
Scheme. She also stressed upon the criticality of identifying the potential industry partners for the success of
the Scheme.
Mrs. Archana Mayaram, Economic Advisor, MSDE outlined the main objectives of the workshop and
explained the overall structure and the way forward of the day long Workshop.
The National Scheme for ITI upgradation was approved in May 2025, following the announcement made in
the Union Budget 2024-25. This Scheme envisages upgradation of 1000 Govt. ITIs in a hub & spoke
model as state-led, industry-managed skilling institutions. 200 ITIs will function as hub institutions
and 800 as spokes. A hub ITI will on an average have 4 spoke ITIs with all upgraded ITIs equipped with
state-of-the-art infrastructure, machinery and equipment.
Representatives from the States made presentations on their existing skilling and entrepreneurship
ecosystems. They highlighted key challenges and outlined areas where support from the Ministry would be
essential for strengthening implementation. In response, officials from MSDE and the Directorate General
of Training (DGT) acknowledged the concerns raised and assured the States of continued guidance and
handholding to address any issues to enable an effective rollout of the Scheme.
The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to advance the skilling and entrepreneurship ecosystem
across States, with MSDE reaffirming its role in facilitating convergence, capacity building, and guidance to
meet the goal of driving excellence in Govt. owned ITIs envisioned in the new Scheme.***
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