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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1202
ANSWERED ON 27.07.2026
IMPLEMENTATION OF PM SETU SCHEME IN PERAMBALUR
1202. THIRU ARUN NEHRU:
Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to
state:
(a) whether any Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) have been identified for upgradation under
the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation via Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU)
Scheme in Perambalur Lok Sabha Constituency and, if so, the details thereof;
(b) the details of funds allocated and released for the implementation of PM SETU in the said
Constituency during the last three years and the current year;
(c) the infrastructure proposed to be created or upgraded in ITIs of the Constituency,
including AI laboratories, smart classrooms, modern workshops and advanced training
equipment;
(d) the details of industry partnerships established to facilitate curriculum alignment,
apprenticeship, dual training programmes and campus placements for trainees in the
constituency; and
(e) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to enhance the employability of
certified trainees from Perambalur Constituency, including the placement targets and monitoring
mechanism under PM SETU?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL
DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (e): The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded
ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme envisages to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational
training with upgraded labs, machines, and industry-aligned curriculum in the country.
The key objectives of the scheme are:
i. To improve the quality of training delivery in ITIs and NSTIs;
ii. To modernize infrastructure and equipment as per industry standards;
iii. To introduce industry-aligned long-term and short-term courses, especially in new and
emerging sectors;
iv. To strengthen industry linkage for demand-driven skilling and better employment
outcomes; and
v. To enhance the capacity of National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) for training of trainers.
The scheme comprises of two components:
i. Component I – Upgradation of 1,000 Government ITIs (200 Hub ITIs and 800 Spoke ITIs)
in a Hub and Spoke model wherein upgradation includes smart classrooms, modern labs,
digital content, and new courses aligned to industry needs.ii. Component II – Capacity Augmentation of five NSTIs located in Bhubaneswar, Chennai,
Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana, including setting-up sector-specific National Centres
of Excellence for skilling, with focus on advanced training of trainers with global
partnership.
The selection of ITIs under PM-SETU scheme is led by the respective State/UT Governments
in consultation with industry, ensuring alignment with emerging skill needs and local industrial
potential.
The State Government of Tamil Nadu has identified Six clusters under the PM-SETU Scheme,
with six (6) Hub ITIs and twenty-four (24) spoke ITIs. The list of Hub and Spoke ITIs are given
in Annexure-I. So far, no ITIs from Perambalur Lok Sabha Constituency is identified under the
scheme by State Government of Tamil Nadu. Also, no proposal or Strategic Investment Plan
(SIP) from the State is pending for consideration or approval before the National Steering
Committee (NSC). Accordingly, no fund has been released for upgradation of ITIs under the
PM-SETU scheme.
Under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS), curricula are developed and periodically revised
by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) through a consultative process involving industry
representatives, academia, training experts, and other relevant stakeholders. This ensures that
the training content remains aligned with the evolving requirements of industry. In addition, the
Flexi MoU Scheme and the Dual System of Training (DST) are being implemented to provide
trainees with industry-based training, strengthen industry linkages, and familiarize them with the
latest technologies and practices. These schemes enable industries to train candidates
according to their specific skill requirements while providing trainees with practical exposure in
an industry environment aligned with market demand. Upon successful completion of training
under these schemes, trainees may be directly employed or engaged as apprentices by
organizations.
To enhance the employability of certified trainees under CTS, DGT has integrated Employability
Skills as a compulsory component in all CTS courses, covering communication skills, digital
literacy, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, workplace safety, and professional ethics. Further,
150 hours of mandatory On-the-Job Training (OJT)/Group Project have been incorporated into
the curriculum to provide trainees with practical industry exposure and hands-on experience,
thereby improving their job readiness.Annexure-I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (A) TO (E) OF LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1202 ANSWERED ON 27.07.2026 ASKED BY SHRI ARUN
NEHRU REGARDING “IMPLEMENTATION OF PM SETU SCHEME IN PERAMBALUR”
The Hub and Spoke ITIs identified in Tamil Nadu are listed below:
S.No District Hub ITI Spoke ITI
1 Coimbatore Govt. ITI, Coimbatore Govt. ITI for Women, Coimbatore
2 Govt. ITI, Dharapuram
3 Govt. ITI, Gobichettipalayam
4 Govt. ITI, Erode
5 Krishnagiri Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI, Salem
6 Hosur Govt. ITI for Women, Salem
7 Govt. ITI, Dharmapuri
8 Govt. ITI, Metturdam
9 Mad urai Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI, Dindigul
10 Mad urai Govt. ITI, Theni
11 Govt. ITI, Karaikudi
12 Govt. ITI, Paramakudi
13 Thooth ukkudi Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI, Tirunelveli
14 Thooth ukudi Govt. ITI, Tiruchendur
15 Govt. ITI, Nagercoil
16 Govt. ITI, Virudhunagar
17 Thiruvallur Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI, Chengalpattu
18 Ambattur Govt. ITI, Perumbakkam
19 Govt. ITI, Vellore
20 Govt. ITI, Ranipet
21 Tiruchirappalli Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI, Thanjavur
22 Trichy Govt. ITI, Pudukkottai
23 Govt. ITI for Women, Pullambadi
24 Govt. ITI, Viralimalai
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