Lok Sabha Question No. 102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Implementation of New ITIs Upgradation Scheme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri G Lakshminarayana, Shri Appalanaidu Kalisetti

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102

ANSWERED ON. 25.11.2024

## IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ITIS UPGRADATION SCHEME

102. SHRI G LAKSHMINARAYANA:

## SHRI APPALANAIDU KALISETTI:

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  launched  a  new  scheme  for  the  upgradation  of  Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), if so, the details thereof along with the specific objectives of this scheme;
- (b) the number of ITIs proposed to be upgraded under the scheme, the criteria for selecting ITIs for upgradation, especially in terms of infrastructure, course offerings, alignment with industry needs;
- (c) whether the scheme will ensure that upgraded ITIs cater to emerging sectors like electronics, renewable  energy  and  automation  to  meet  the  skills  demand  in  both  the  national  and  global  job markets, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the timeline for the implementation of the ITI upgradation scheme;
- (e) whether the Government will monitor and assess the impact of upgraded ITIs on the skilling and employment outcomes for youth, if so, the details thereof;
- (f) whether any funding has been allocated for the ITI upgradation initiative in Andhra Pradesh, if so, the details thereof and the number of ITIs in the State that are set to benefit from this scheme; and
- (g) whether the scheme will ensure that upgraded ITIs cater to emerging sectors like electronics, renewable  energy  and  automation  to  meet  the  skills  demand  in  both  the  national  and  global  job markets?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Yes,  Sir.  A  new  scheme  has  been  announced  in  the  Union  Budget  2024  under  the  Prime Minister's package for skilling, for the upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The scheme aims to upgrade 1,000 ITIs through hub-and-spoke arrangements, focusing on outcome orientation in collaboration with state governments and industry. It also includes the capacity augmentation of five national institutes for the training of trainers.
- (b) As per Union Budget 2024 announcement 1,000 ITIs to be upgraded under the scheme. The selection  of  ITIs  is  proposed  to  be  done  based  on  the  Strategic  Investment  Plan  (SIP)  proposals submitted by the State/UT governments in consultation with industry partners.
- (c) Yes, Sir. Under the scheme, course content and design is proposed to be aligned with the skill needs of the industry, and new courses will be introduced to address emerging demands.
- (d) The scheme is proposed for a duration of five years.
- (e) Yes, Sir. The upgraded ITIs is proposed to be monitored for impact through evaluation studies and field studies conducted over the duration of the scheme.
- (f) No, Sir. No allocation has been made to any state under the scheme as on date.
- (g) Yes, Sir. Under the scheme, existing course content and design is proposed to be aligned with the skill needs of the industry, and new courses will be introduced to address emerging demands.

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