Pradhan Mantri Skilling And Employability Transformation Through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU)

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Pradhan Mantri Skilling And Employability Transformation Through Upgraded ITIs (PM- SETU) प्रव तथ: 29 JUL 2026 4:18PM by PIB Delhi 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 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (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 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/ Union Territory (UT) Governments in consultation with industry, ensuring alignment with emerging skill needs and local industrial potential.

Accordingly, States/ UTs are required to submit proposals for upgradation of identified ITI cluster in collaboration with industry partners. 34 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. Details of Hub and Spoke ITIs identified till date by the State/UTs are given in Annexure-I. The National Steering Committee

(NSC) has approved six (6) Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) submitted by Anchor Industry 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 Annexure -II.

The industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) under the Scheme would lead the upgradation and be empowered to propose necessary interventions relating to curriculum redesign, training delivery models, infrastructure upgradation, industry exposure, and placement or self-employment facilitation, in alignment with local industry needs and the Scheme guidelines. Further, Directorate General of Training (DGT) has introduced 32 new age courses under Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS). Details of these courses are given in Annexure III.

Implementation of the scheme is being overseen by a National Steering Committee (NSC) comprising representatives of the Central Government, State Governments and industry partners, which provides overall policy guidance. In addition, State Steering Committees (SSCs) chaired by the Chief Secretary of the respective State/UT monitors progress at the State level. The scheme also provides for periodic monitoring, performance reviews, and third-party impact assessment to ensure effective implementation and achievement of intended outcomes.

To strengthen industry participation under PM-SETU, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has carried out multiple workshops and regional consultations under the Chairpersonship of Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Secretary, MSDE, in Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Mumbai, Pune, etc., including one-to-one consultations with prospective Anchor Industry Partners (AIPs), industry associations, and leading industries. Additionally, ₹5.60 crore was disbursed to States and UTs for industry sensitization activities, including outreach programmes, workshops, and stakeholder consultations, to enable wider industry mobilization nationwide.

Annexure-I

The Hub and Spoke ITIs identified are listed below:

S.No State/UTs Number of ITI Hubs Spokes

1. Andaman and Nicobar 3 1 2

2. Andhra Pradesh 74 16 58

3. Arunachal Pradesh 5 1 4

4. Assam 34 6 28

5. Bihar 75 15 60

6. Chandigarh 2 1 1

7. Chhattisgarh 30 6 24

8. Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli 4 1 39. Delhi 5 1 4

10. Goa 5 1 4

11. Gujarat 60 12 48

12. Haryana 27 5 22

13. Himachal Pradesh 5 1 4

14. Jammu and Kashmir 10 2 8

15. Jharkhand 35 7 28

16. Karnataka 10 2 8

17. Kerala 29 4 25

18. Ladakh 2 1 1

19. Lakshadweep 1 1 0

20. Madhya Pradesh 101 20 81

21. Maharashtra 15 3 12

22. Manipur 5 1 4

23. Meghalaya 10 2 8

24. Mizoram 5 1 4

25. Nagaland 5 1 4

26. Odisha 10 2 8

27. Puducherry 7 1 6

28. Punjab 5 1 4

29. Rajasthan 40 8 32

30. Sikkim 4 1 331. Tamil Nadu 30 6 24

32. Telangana 65 13 52

33. Tripura 10 2 8

34. Uttar Pradesh 38 8 30

35. Uttarakhand 5 1 4

36. West Bengal 51 11 40 Grand Total 822 166 656 Annexure-II Details of Cluster approved by National Steering Committee S. State Name Cluster Name Hub ITI Spoke ITIs No.

1 Andhra Visakhapatnam Govt. ITI, Govt ITI(Women), Pradesh Cluster Kancharapalem Vishakhapatanam Govt ITI ,Bobbili, Govt. ITI,Narsipatanam 2 Odisha Keonihar-Barbil Govt. ITI,Barbil Govt. ITI Anandapur, Govt. ITI Cluster Koira, Govt. ITI Karanjia, Govt. ITI Barkote 3 Gujarat Surat Cluster Govt. ITI, Surat Govt. ITI ,Surat (Women), Govt. ITI ,Hajira, Govt. ITI ,Bardoli, Govt. ITI (Women), Sachin 4 Telangana Old City Cluster Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI Warangal, Govt.

ITI(Boys), Nalgonda Old City Govt. ITI Vikarabad, Govt. ITI Panjaguda5 Telangana Patancheru Cluster Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI Nalgonda (New), Patancheru Govt. ITI Marpally, Govt. ITI Bhongir, Govt. ITI Shadnagar 6 Telangana Sangareddy Cluster Govt. ITI, Govt. ITI Hathnoora, Govt. ITI Medak, Sangareddy Govt. ITI Yellareddy, Govt. ITI Dubbaka Annexure-III List of 32 New Age Trades running in ITIs:

S. Trade Name No.

1 Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technician 2 Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter 3 Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant 4 Advanced CNC Machining Technician 5 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Programmer 6 Cyber Security Assistant 7 Data Annotation Assistant 8 Drone Pilot (Junior) 9 Drone Technician 10 Engineering Design Technician (Artisan Using Advanced Tool) 11 Fiber to Home Technician 12 Geo Informatics Assistant 13 Green Hydrogen Production Technician14 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Technician 15 Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing 16 Information Technology 17 Internet of Things Technician (Smart Agriculture) 18 Internet of Things Technician (Smart City) 19 Internet of Things Technician (Smart Healthcare) 20 Manufacturing Process Control & Automation 21 Mechanic Electric Vehicle 22 Multimedia, Animation & Special Effects 23 Semiconductor Technician 24 Small Hydro Power Plant Technician 25 Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester 26 Software Testing Assistant 27 Solar Technician (Electrical) 28 Technician Mechatronics 29 Virtual Analysis and Designer – FEM (Finite Element Method) (Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier) 30 Wind Plant Technician 31 5G Network Technician 32 Nuclear Power Plant Technician This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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