Lok Sabha Question No. 3956 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Upgradation of ITIs
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Dushyant Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3956

ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## UPGRADATION OF ITIs

## 3956.  SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

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

- (a) the methodology being followed in shortlisting the Industrial Training Institutes(ITIs) to be  upgraded  under  the  National  Scheme  for  Industrial  Training  Instituteupgradation  and whether  any  priority  is  being  given  to  rural  and  economicallybackward  areas  like  the Jhalawar-Baran region;
- (b) if  so, the details thereof and whether the Government is contemplating anymeasures to  overhaul  the  curriculum  of  over  15034  ITIs  across  the  country  to  bringthem  in  line  with contemporary needs of the industry and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  proliferation  of  vocational education in rural and backward regions?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) & (b)    The Cabinet has approved National Scheme for Upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes  (ITIs)  and  setting  up  National  Centres  of  Excellence  (NCOEs)  for  skilling,  at  an estimated cost of ₹60,000 crore (Central Share: ₹30,000 crore, State Share: ₹20,000 crore, and Industry Share: ₹10,000 crore). The scheme aims to upgrade 1,000 ITIs through huband-spoke  arrangements,  focusing  on  outcome  orientation  in  collaboration  with  state governments and industry. The selection of ITIs will be led the by State/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  ITI clusters to be done in collaboration with industry partners. The selection of ITIs will depend on  the  proposals  received  from  State/UT  Governments,  subject  to  readiness  and  industry collaboration.  The  scheme  will  be  implemented  pan-India,  including  areas  such  as  the Jhalawar-Baran region, based on proposals from State/UT Governments.

Under the scheme, course content and design will be aligned with industry skill needs, and new courses will be introduced to address emerging areas. In addition existing courses will be  upgraded,  with  the  objective  of  creating  a  future-ready  skilled  workforce  to  meet  the dynamic needs of India's economy and enhance industrial value addition , benefitting all ITIs across the country.

- (c)  As  per  the  Cabinet  approval,  the  scheme  is  proposed  to  be  implemented  pan-India, including rural and economically backward regions, with a target of skilling about 20 lakh youth  over  five  years  in  industry-aligned  courses,  ensuring  convergence  between  local workforce  supply  and  industry  demand.  It  is  proposed  to  benefit  all  sections  of  society, including women and marginalised groups, by improving infrastructure, introducing courses relevant to local economies, and strengthening industry linkages.

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