Parliament Question: Status of Upgradation under PM-SETU

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 192 ANSWERED ON 20.07.2026 STATUS OF UPGRADATION UNDER PM-SETU 192 DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE SHRI RAVINDRA DATTARAM WAIKAR SHRI SHRIRANG APPA CHANDU BARNE SMT. BHARTI PARDHI SHRI NARESH GANPAT MHASKE Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state: (a) the details of progress made in implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme particularly in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh; (b) the number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) selected for upgradation under the Scheme, State/UT-wise; (c) the present status of upgradation of the ITIs and NSTI selected under the Scheme; (d) the details of the major infrastructure, training and institutional improvements undertaken in the institutions selected under the Scheme particularly in Maharashtra; and (e) whether any timelines have been prescribed for completion of upgradation of the selected institutions and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY) (a) to (c) The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme aims to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training in the country. The Scheme has a total outlay of Rs. 60,000 crore (Central Share – Rs. 30,000 crore, State Share – Rs. 20,000 crore and Industry Share – Rs. 10,000 crore). 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, and curriculum development. The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transfromation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme is being implemented across States/UTs, including Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, to upgrade the quality and relevance of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved six (6) Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) submitted by AnchorIndustry Partners (AIPs), comprising three from Telangana, one from Andhra Pradesh, one from Odisha and one from Gujarat. The details of the approved clusters, along with the names of the Anchor Industry Partners, are provided in Table 1 below. Table 1: Details of Cluster approved by National Steering Committee S. No. State Name Cluster Name Hub ITI Spoke ITIs Govt ITI(Women), Vishakhapatanam Andhra Visakhapatnam Govt. ITI, 1 Govt ITI ,Bobbili, Pradesh Cluster Kancharapalem Govt. ITI,Narsipatanam Govt. ITI Anandapur, Govt. ITI Koira, Keonjhar-Barbil 2 Odisha Govt. ITI,Barbil Govt. ITI Karanjia, Cluster Govt. ITI Barkote Govt. ITI ,Surat (Women), Govt. ITI ,Hajira, 3 Gujarat Surat Cluster Govt. ITI, Surat Govt. ITI ,Bardoli, Govt. ITI (Women), Sachin Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI Warangal, Govt. ITI(Boys), Nalgonda 4 Telangana Old City Cluster Old City Govt. ITI Vikarabad, Govt. ITI Panjaguda Govt. ITI Nalgonda (New), Patancheru Govt. ITI, 5 Telangana Govt. ITI Marpally, Govt. ITI Bhongir, Cluster Patancheru Govt. ITI Shadnagar Sangareddy Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI Hathnoora, Govt. ITI Medak, 6 Telangana Cluster Sangareddy Govt. ITI Yellareddy, Govt. ITI Dubbaka For upgradation of NSTIs, Expression of Interest has been floated. The State Government of Maharashtra has identified Three (3) clusters under the PM-SETU Scheme, with Hub ITIs located in the districts of Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Pune. The State of Maharashtra has floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for inviting industry proposals. At present, no proposal or Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) from the State is pending for consideration or approval before the National Steering Committee (NSC). Madhya Pradesh has identified twenty (20) clusters, comprising 20 Hub ITIs and 81 Spoke ITIs, under the PM-SETU Scheme. The State of Madhya Pradesh has floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for inviting industry proposals. At present, no proposal or Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) from the State is pending for consideration or approval before the National Steering Committee (NSC). 36 States/UTs have constituted their State Steering Committee (SSC) led by Chief Secretary of the State/UT, an apex body at the State/UT level for guiding and overseeing the implementation of scheme. 23 States/UTs have floated their proposal for inviting the interest of industry. (d) & (e) A total of 06 SIPs have been approved at National Level. Further, no proposal is pending from the State of Maharashtra. The Scheme is proposed to be implemented in a phased manner over a period of five (5) years. *****