Lok Sabha Question No. 4889 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-23
Subject: PM SETU Scheme in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Tangella Uday Srinivas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4889 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026

## PM SETU SCHEME IN ANDHRA PRADESH

4889.  SHRI TANGELLA UDAY SRINIVAS:

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

- (a)      the number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) upgraded along with the details of public and private funds allocated, released and utilised under the PMSETU (Prime Minister's Scheme for  Upgradation  of  ITIs),  since  its  inception,  year,  State,  UT-wise  and  district-wise  in  Andhra Pradesh, including Kakinada district;
- (b)       the  number  of  youth  trained  under  the  said  scheme  in  emerging  sectors,  including semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence, year/sector/State/UT-wise and district-wise for the said State;
- (c)      whether any proposal has been pending from the above State;
- (d)        if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  proposals  received,  approved  and rejected under the said scheme, Sate/UT-wise;
- (e)      whether any ITI clusters are being developed under PM-SETU in the said State and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f)       whether any ITIs offer craftsmen training in wooden craft and related traditional sectors in the said State 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  (e)            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 ITIs and 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 National Skill Training Institutes (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.

Pradhan Mantri Skilling & Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) is a Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  with  an  outlay  of  ₹60,000  crore  (Central  Share:  ₹30,000  crore, State Share: ₹20,000 crore and Industry Share: ₹10,000 crore), with co -financing to the extent of 50% of Central share by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, equally.

The selection of ITIs under PM-SETU scheme is led by the respective 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 in collaboration with industry partners. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has constituted National Steering Committee (NSC) chaired by Secretary, MSDE, an apex body to provide the overall vision for the scheme, facilitate broad policy direction, finalize operational guidelines, monitor, and conduct course correction.  32 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. 19 States/UTs have floated their proposal for inviting the interest of industry.

For  selection  of  the  industry  partner  to  form  Special  Purpose  Vehicle  (SPV),  a  Strategic Investment  Plan  (SIP)  by  industry  is  required  to  be  submitted  in  response  to  the  Request  for Proposal (RFP). Suitable proposals are forwarded to the National Steering Committee (NSC) for review and approval. At present, no proposal or Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) is pending for consideration  or  approval  before  the  National  Steering  Committee  (NSC)  from  the  State  of Andhra Pradesh.

The  amount  of  Rs.  50  lakhs  have  been  released  to  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh  towards engagement  of  Project  Management  Consultants  under  PM-SETU.  Release  of  funds  for Upgradation of ITIs is contingent upon the formation of SPV. MSDE is carrying out necessary consultations to support and handhold States/UTs across various aspects of scheme roll-out.

(f)       In the state of Andhra Pradesh, under the CTS scheme, the Woodwork Technician trade in the Wood and Carpentry sector is being conducted in a total of 9 ITIs, comprising 6 Government ITIs  and  3  Private  ITIs.  During  the  session  2023 -2025,  a  total  of  1,013  trainees  have  been enrolled in this trade as detailed below.

## Enrolment of session 2023-2025

| Trade Name           |   Enrolment Session 2023 |   Enrolment Session 2024 |   Enrolment Session 2025 |
|----------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
| Wood work Technician |                      326 |                      340 |                      347 |

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