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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6
ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025
UPGRADATION OF ITIs AND NSTIs
†6. Shri Nalin Soren:
Shri Praveen Patel:
Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh:
Shri Vijay Kumar Dubey:
Smt. Mahima Kumari Mewar:
Shri Saumitra Khan:
Shri Manoj Tiwari:
Shri Anup Sanjay Dhotre:
Shri YogenderChandolia:
Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar:
Shri Balabhadra Majhi:
Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi:
Shri Rahul Singh Lodhi:
Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara:
Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu:
Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap:
Shri Bhojraj Nag:
Shri JaswantsinhSumanbhaiBhabhor:
Shri P. C. Mohan:
Shri Anil Firojiya:
Shri P. P. Chaudhary:
Shri NabaCharan Majhi:
Shri HasmukhbhaiSomabhai Patel:
Shri KhagenMurmu:
Shri Jugal Kishore:
Shri Mitesh Patel Bakabhai:
Shri Ravindra Shukla alias Ravi Kishan:
Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal:
Shri Kali Charan Singh:
Shri DileshwarKamait:
Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:
(a) the number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs)
imparting training under the scheme, along with the total number of trades and trainees enrolled
during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise including Pali Lok Sabha
Constituency, Bengaluru, Palghar district and district-wise in Bihar;
(b) the details of the measures taken by the Government to modernize training infrastructure,
curricula updation and align the ITI/NSTI courses with contemporary industry requirements
including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Renewable Energy and 3D Printing;
(c) whether the Government has any partnership with Autodesk Inc. for modernisation of
curricula of ITIs and NSTIs and capacity building/upskilling/enhancement of practical training of
trainers in emerging technologies and if so, the details thereof;(d) the outcomes achieved under the said initiatives in terms of enhancing employability, creating
skilled manpower and improving certification for trainees, fostering innovation and bringing India’s
technical training system in line with global industrial standards to meet the demands of the
domestic and international labour market so far, State/UT-wise including Rajasthan; and
(e) whether the Government has any future plans to increase the number of ITIs/NSTIs in
Jharkhand and adjoining States 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) Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE), implements the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) through a network
of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) is offered through
National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) & Institutes for Training of Trainers (IToTs) for skilling the
youth of the country.
At present, there are, 14,682 ITIs established in the country, out of which, 3,345 are Government
and 11,337 are Private ITIs imparting CTS training in 169 trades. State-wise enrolment in ITIs
under CTS for academic session 2022-23 to 2025-26 is given in Annexure I.
There are 33 National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) (14 General & 19 Women) & 120 Institutes
for Training of Trainers (IToTs) (109 State Govt & 11 Private) imparting CITS in 55 trades across
the country. Number of trainees enrolled under the CITS during last 3 years and the current year
under the State/UT wise including Bihar is attached at Annexure II.
The enrolment in ITIs during the sessions 2022–23 to 2025–26 in the Pali Lok Sabha Constituency
(Rajasthan), Bengaluru District (Karnataka), and Palghar District (Maharashtra) is 3,983, 11,210,
and 8,420, respectively.
District-wise enrolment in ITIs in the Bihar State under CTS from academic session 2022-23 to
2025-26 is given in Annexure III.
(b) The DGT has developed 169 NSQF-compliant trades, including 31 new-age/Future Skills
courses in area of such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), renewable energy
and 3D printing etc. for skilling and upskilling of youth of the country. These courses are delivered
through a nationwide network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training
Institutes (NSTIs). A list of new-age/Future Skills trades under Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)
is placed at Annexure IV.
The CTS curriculum is regularly updated in consultation with industry, academia, and State/UT
Governments to integrate emerging technologies, modern tools, equipment, and machinery,
ensuring that training remains aligned with current and future skill requirements.
(c) The DGT has entered into a collaboration with Autodesk India Pvt. Ltd. for strengthening
digital design capabilities across ITIs and NSTIs. The partnership supports curriculumimprovement in relevant sectors along with enhancement of instructional capacity through faculty
development programmes and short-term training initiatives for students. It provides access to
Autodesk software tools, online learning modules and project-based learning content to promote
adoption of modern digital workflows relevant to sectors such as manufacturing, designing,
architectural engineering and related area. The initiative is aimed at improving employability,
creating a skilled manpower pool and encouraging innovation by strengthening practical and
application-oriented learning.
(d) The initiatives undertaken by DGT towards curriculum modernization, digital enablement and
strengthening of training infrastructure have contributed to improved training delivery, enhanced
exposure to emerging technologies, and wider adoption of industry-aligned practices in ITIs and
NSTIs. These efforts have supported improved employability prospects, strengthened instructor
capabilities and facilitated the availability of a skilled workforce in key sectors. The State/UT-wise
details of enrolment including Rajasthan are placed at the relevant Annexures referred to in part
(a) of the reply.
Specific attribution of outcomes to individual initiatives is a continuous process, as training results
depend on multiple factors including local industry demand, placement facilitation and State-level
implementation.
(e) At present, two NSTIs are functioning in Jharkhand. The details are given below:
S. no. Institute Name
1 National Skill Training Institute, Jamshedpur
2 National Skill Training Institute Extension Centre (Women), Ranchi
Establishment of new ITIs falls primarily within the purview of the respective State Governments,
based on local needs and priorities. The Government of India supports States in strengthening
training infrastructure through various schemes from time to time, subject to prescribed norms and
guidelines.Annexure I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARA (a) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION No. 6 DUE FOR REPLY ON 01.12.2025
Table 1: State-wise enrolment in ITIs under CTS from academic session 2022-23 to 2025-26
S. State Enrolment in last three Enrolled
No. years 2022-23 to 2024-25 2025-26**
1 Andaman And Nicobar Islands 1,769 654
2 Andhra Pradesh 1,51,125 54,213
3 Arunachal Pradesh 2,076 697
4 Assam 13,129 5,706
5 Bihar 3,32,748 1,16,118
6 Chandigarh 2,888 1,175
7 Chhattisgarh 67,279 23,927
8 Delhi 28,916 10,147
9 Goa 6,542 2,404
10 Gujarat 2,61,913 90,788
11 Haryana 1,51,570 53,349
12 Himachal Pradesh 64,863 16,973
13 Jammu and Kashmir 24,860 10,042
14 Jharkhand 1,15,943 48,194
15 Karnataka 2,16,239 70,548
16 Kerala 98,382 30,132
17 Ladakh 1,069 421
18 Lakshadweep 1,004 19
19 Madhya Pradesh 2,11,727 79,737
20 Maharashtra 3,65,780 1,30,774
21 Manipur 2,201 877
22 Meghalaya 2,444 1,000
23 Mizoram 990 328
24 Nagaland 886 324
25 Odisha 1,74,581 61,254
26 Puducherry 2,228 703
27 Punjab 1,24,353 44,040
28 Rajasthan 2,99,809 87,993
29 Sikkim 1,089 431
30 Tamil Nadu 1,11,671 39,090
31 Telangana 89,642 40,323
32 The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and 2,396 842
Daman and Diu
33 Tripura 7,162 2,714
34 Uttar Pradesh 9,19,174 3,84,615
35 Uttarakhand 30,967 11,502
36 West Bengal 1,22,138 41,958
Grand Total 40,11,553 14,64,012
** The transfer of admission data for the 2025–26 session from the State admission portals
to the SIDH portal is underway, and the same is subject to change.Annexure II
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARA (a) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION No. 6 DUE FOR REPLY ON 01.12.2025
Table 2: State/UT wise number of trainees enrolled under the CITS during last 3 years and the
current year
S. Enrolment in CITS in last three years Enrolment in CITS in current
State
No. Session 2022-23 to 2024-25 year Session 2025-26
Andhra
1 69
Pradesh 57
2 Bihar 197 47
Chhattisga
3 129
rh 327
4 Goa 75 34
5 Gujarat 461 209
6 Haryana 3277 1476
Himachal
7 271
Pradesh 861
Jammu &
8 177
Kashmir 329
9 Jharkhand 149 74
10 Karnataka 799 289
11 Kerala 254 155
Madhya
12 418
Pradesh 726
Maharasht
13 539
ra 1643
14 Meghalaya 66 82
15 Odisha 752 303
16 Punjab 3919 1993
17 Rajasthan 5492 2001
Tamil
18 429
Nadu 1230
19 Telangana 1283 548
20 Tripura 143 67
Uttar
21 3063
Pradesh 6289
Uttarakhan
22 605
d 1541
West
23 653
Bengal 1813
Grand Total 31683 13631Annexure III
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARA (a) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION No. 6 DUE FOR REPLY ON 01.12.2025
Table 3: District-wise Enrolment in ITIs in the Bihar State under CTS from academic session 2022-
23 to 2025-26
Sr.no District Enrolment in last three years 2022- Enrollment 2025-
23 to 2024-25 26**
1 Araria 1,438 520
2 Arwal 4,902 1,670
3 Aurangabad 14,084 4,905
4 Banka 3,631 1,269
5 Begusarai 8,880 3,177
6 Bhagalpur 12,311 4,549
7 Bhojpur 13,121 4,783
8 Buxar 5,632 2,116
9 Darbhanga 5,283 1,925
10 Gaya 22,705 7,816
11 Gopalganj 6,031 1,760
12 Jamui 6,652 2,236
13 Jehanabad 7,015 2,470
14 Kaimur (Bhabua) 3,072 1,047
15 Katihar 4,299 1,342
16 Khagaria 2,876 1,071
17 Kishanganj 758 294
18 Lakhisarai 2,017 747
19 Madhepura 2,165 782
20 Madhubani 5,593 1,633
21 Munger 10,455 3,484
22 Muzaffarpur 13,272 4,937
23 Nalanda 22,886 7,601
24 Nawada 9,127 3,145
25 Pashchim Champaran 6,069 2,129
26 Patna 46,225 15,861
27 Purba Champaran 9,666 3,634
28 Purnia 3,008 1,107
29 Rohtas 18,866 6,830
30 Saharsa 2,023 711
31 Samastipur 10,410 3,635
32 Saran 15,526 5,798
33 Sheikhpura 3,208 1,008
34 Sheohar 983 338
35 Sitamarhi 5,616 1,992
36 Siwan 7,378 2,483
37 Supaul 2,793 913
38 Vaishali 12,772 4,400
Grand Total 3,32,748 1,16,118
** The transfer of admission data for the 2025–26 session from the State admission portals
to the SIDH portal is underway, and the same is subject to change.Annexure IV
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARA (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION No. 6 DUE FOR REPLY ON 01.12.2025
Table 4: List of New Age / Future Skills Courses Under CTS
Sr.No. Name of course Duration NSQF Level
1. 5G Network Technician One year 4.5
2. Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Two Year 3.5
Technician
3. Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter Two Year 4
4. Artificial Intelligence Programming assistant One year 3.5
5. CNC machining Technician Two Year 4
6. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) One year 3.5
Programmer
7. Cyber Security Assistant One year 3.5
8. Data Annotation Assistant One year 3.5
9. Drone Pilot (Junior) Six Month 3
10. Drone Technician Six Months 3
11. Engineering Design Technician One year 3.5
12. Fiber to Home Technician Six months 3
13. Geo Informatics Assistant One year 3.5
14. Green Hydrogen Production Technician One Year 3.5
15. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Technician Two Years 4.0
16. Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing One year 3.5
17. Information Technology Two Year 4
18. Internet of Things Technician (Smart One year 3.5
Agriculture)
19. Internet of Things Technician (Smart City) One year 3.5
20. Internet of Things Technician (Smart One year 3.5
Healthcare)
21. Manufacturing Process Control & Automation One year 3.5
22. Mechanic Electric Vehicle Two Year 4
23. Multimedia, Animation & Special Effects One year 3.5
24. Semiconductor Technician One Year 4.5
25. Small Hydro Power Plant Technician Two Year 4
26. Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester 6 Months 3.5
27. Software Testing Assistant One year 4.5
28. Solar Technician (Electrical) One year 3.5
29. Technician Mechatronics Two Year 4
30. Virtual Analysis and Designer - FEM (Finite Two Year 4
Element Method)
31. Wind Plant Technician Two Year 4
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