Lok Sabha Question No. 4923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-23
Subject: Status of ITIs and NSTIs in Telangana
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. Kadiyam Kavya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION 4923

ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026

## STATUS OF ITIs AND NSTIs IN TELANGANA

## 4923.  DR. KADIYAM KAVYA

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) functioning in Telangana, including in Warangal Lok Sabha Constituency, along with the number of trades offered and trainees enrolled during the last three years and the current year, district-wise;
- (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to modernize infrastructure, update curricula and align ITI/NSTI courses with emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things,  Renewable  Energy  and  3D  Printing,  particularly  in  the  institutions  located  in  the  said Constituency;
- (c) whether the Government has entered into partnerships with industry, including Autodesk Inc., for curriculum modernization and trainer upskilling in Telangana and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the placement rates and apprenticeship linkages achieved in Telangana, district-wise and whether any proposal exists to establish new ITIs/NSTIs or Centres of Excellence in Warangal along with the timeline for the same?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a)        The 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) for skilling the youth. Under CTS, training is imparted in 169 courses through 14,688 ITIs (Government - 3,345 & Private - 11,343) across the country.

In the State of Telangana, training under the CTS is imparted through 301 ITIs, comprising 69 Government ITIs  and  232  Private  ITIs.  In  the  Warangal  Lok  Sabha  Constituency,  30  ITIs  are functioning, including 03 Government ITIs and 27 Private ITIs.

During the last three years, i.e., from 2022-23 to 2024-25, and the current session 2025-26, under CTS, a total of 1,30,094 trainees have been enrolled in Telangana State, including 11,754 trainees in the Warangal Lok Sabha Constituency.

The district-wise number of ITIs, the number of CTS trades offered, and enrolment in ITIs during the last three years, i.e., from 2022-23 to 2024-25, and the current session 2025-26, is available at Annexure-1 .

National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) impart training under the Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) with the objective of equipping instructor trainees with comprehensive hands-on skills and training methodology, thereby enabling them to effectively train skilled manpower for industry.

In the State of Telangana, three NSTIs are functioning, all located in Hyderabad district, namely NSTI (Women) Hyderabad, NSTI-Ramanthapur and NSTI-Vidyanagar. Under CITS, 17 courses are being conducted across these three NSTIs in Telangana. During the period from 2022-23 to 2025-26, 1,687 trainees have been enrolled in these NSTIs.

(b)        The trade curriculum is updated periodically in consultation with industry, academia, and State/UT  Governments  to  integrate  emerging  technologies,  modern  tools  &  equipment,  and machinery. In addition, the DGT has introduced 31 New Age trades covering emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Renewable Energy and 3D Printing. The List of these New Age Trades is placed at Annexure-2 .  In  Warangal Lok Sabha Constituency, 07 New Age trades are currently being offered in 04 ITIs.

Further, the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme is launched to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training with upgraded labs, machines, and industry-aligned curriculum in the country. The scheme includes 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 through industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). The selection of ITIs under the 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.

(c)        The  DGT  has  partnered  with  various  industries,  including  Autodesk  India  Pvt.  Ltd.,  to deliver  training  in  new-age  technical  and  professional  skills  through  self-paced  and  mentor-led courses for trainees of ITIs and NSTIs across the country.

The  partnership  with  Autodesk  India  focuses  on  curriculum  enhancement  and  strengthening instructional capacity through faculty development programmes for trainers, enabling adoption of modern tools and digital workflows relevant to sectors such as manufacturing, design, architectural engineering  and  related  areas.  In  this  regard,  Faculty  Development  Programmes  are  being conducted for trainers across the country, including Telangana.

(d)       The  district-wise  number  of  ITI  passout  candidates  engaged  as  apprentices  under  the Apprenticeship Training during the last three years, i.e., from 2022-23 to 2024-25, and the current session 2025-26, is available at Annexure-3 .

The  establishment  of  Government  ITIs  falls  within  the  jurisdiction  of  the  respective  State Governments  and  UT  Administrations.  Proposals  received  in  this  regard  are  examined  and processed in accordance with the procedures and timelines prescribed under the affiliation norms. As on date, there is no proposal to establish a new ITI/NSTI in the Warangal constituency.

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (A)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NUMBER 4923 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026.

The district-wise number of ITIs, the number of CTS trades offered, and enrolment in ITIs during the last three years, i.e., from 2022-23 to 2024-25, and the current session 2025-26 in Telangana State.

| Sr. No      | District               |   No. of ITIs | No. of CTS trades offered   | Enrollment, from session 2022-23 to 2024-25   | Enrolment in current session 2025-26   |
|-------------|------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| 1           | Adilabad               |             4 | 31                          | 1,404                                         | 785                                    |
| 2           | Bhadradri Kothagudem   |            26 | 105                         | 8,981                                         | 3,923                                  |
| 3           | Hyderabad              |            23 | 151                         | 7,246                                         | 4,064                                  |
| 4           | Jagitial               |             3 | 11                          | 766                                           | 392                                    |
| 5           | Jangoan                |             7 | 14                          | 2,076                                         | 709                                    |
| 6           | Jogulamba Gadwal       |             7 | 25                          | 2,114                                         | 879                                    |
| 7           | Kamareddy              |             7 | 30                          | 1,144                                         | 768                                    |
| 8           | Karimnagar             |            10 | 38                          | 2,318                                         | 1,076                                  |
| 9           | Khammam                |             9 | 34                          | 2,512                                         | 1,010                                  |
| 10          | Kumuram Bheem Asifabad |             1 | 2                           | 221                                           | 82                                     |
| 11          | Mahabubabad            |            10 | 27                          | 1,989                                         | 950                                    |
| 12          | Mahabubnagar           |            10 | 45                          | 3,534                                         | 1,436                                  |
| 13          | Mancherial             |            10 | 49                          | 2,923                                         | 1,512                                  |
| 14          | Medak                  |             7 | 25                          | 2,224                                         | 932                                    |
| 15          | Medchal Malkajgiri     |            17 | 67                          | 5,884                                         | 2,210                                  |
| 16          | Mulugu                 |             2 | 17                          | 434                                           | 461                                    |
| 17          | Nagarkurnool           |             8 | 32                          | 2,211                                         | 1,046                                  |
| 18          | Nalgonda               |            15 | 72                          | 4,813                                         | 2,162                                  |
| 19          | Narayanpet             |             3 | 6                           | 1,138                                         | 369                                    |
| 20          | Nirmal                 |             3 | 12                          | 1,037                                         | 404                                    |
| 21          | Nizamabad              |             9 | 53                          | 3,013                                         | 1,629                                  |
| 22          | Peddapalli             |             8 | 39                          | 3,736                                         | 1,476                                  |
| 23          | Rajanna Sircilla       |             3 | 15                          | 1,057                                         | 534                                    |
| 24          | Ranga Reddy            |            22 | 50                          | 4,855                                         | 1,616                                  |
| 25          | Sangareddy             |            18 | 78                          | 6,410                                         | 2,547                                  |
| 26          | Siddipet               |            10 | 41                          | 3,145                                         | 1,526                                  |
| 27          | Suryapet               |             5 | 16                          | 634                                           | 401                                    |
| 28          | Vikarabad              |             5 | 35                          | 1,363                                         | 977                                    |
| 29          | Wanaparthy             |             4 | 16                          | 1,207                                         | 541                                    |
| 30          | Warangal               |            23 | 74                          | 6,202                                         | 2,767                                  |
| 31          | Yadadri Bhuvanagiri    |            12 | 41                          | 3,051                                         | 1,268                                  |
| Grand Total | Grand Total            |           301 | -                           | 89,642                                        | 40,452                                 |

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (B)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NUMBER 4923 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026.

## List of New Age Trades under CTS

|   Sr. No | Trade Name                                                                                        |
|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technician                                                   |
|        2 | Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter                                                       |
|        3 | Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant                                                     |
|        4 | Advance CNC Machining Technician                                                                  |
|        5 | Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Programmer                                                     |
|        6 | Drone Pilot (Junior)                                                                              |
|        7 | Drone Technician                                                                                  |
|        8 | Engineering Design Technician (Artisan Using Advanced Tool)                                       |
|        9 | Fibre to Home Technician                                                                          |
|       10 | Geo Informatics Assistant                                                                         |
|       11 | Industrial Internet of Things (IloT) Technician                                                   |
|       12 | Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing                                                     |
|       13 | Information Technology                                                                            |
|       14 | Internet of Things Technician (Smart Agriculture)                                                 |
|       15 | Internet of Things Technician (Smart City)                                                        |
|       16 | Internet of Things Technician (Smart Healthcare)                                                  |
|       17 | Manufacturing Process Control & Automation                                                        |
|       18 | Mechanic Electric Vehicle                                                                         |
|       19 | Multimedia, Animation & Special Effects                                                           |
|       20 | Semiconductor Technician                                                                          |
|       21 | Small Hydro Power Plant Technician                                                                |
|       22 | Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester                                                              |
|       23 | Software Testing Assistant                                                                        |
|       24 | Solar Technician (Electrical)                                                                     |
|       25 | Technician Mechatronics                                                                           |
|       26 | Virtual Analysis and Designer - FEM (Finite Element Method) (Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier) |
|       27 | Green Hydrogen Production Technician                                                              |
|       28 | Data Annotation Assistant                                                                         |
|       29 | Cyber Security Assistant                                                                          |
|       30 | Wind Plant Technician                                                                             |
|       31 | 5G Network Technician                                                                             |

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (D)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NUMBER 4923 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026.

District-wise number of ITI pass outs engaged as apprentices in Telangana from Financial Year 2022-23 to 2025-26

| Sr No.      | District                 | Number of apprentices engaged in Financial Year   | Number of apprentices engaged in Financial Year   | Number of apprentices engaged in Financial Year   | Number of apprentices engaged in Financial Year   | Number of apprentices engaged in Financial Year   |
|-------------|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Sr No.      | District                 | 2022-23                                           | 2023-24                                           | 2024-25                                           | 2025-26                                           | Total                                             |
| 1.          | Adilabad                 | 77                                                | 22                                                | 0                                                 | 4                                                 | 103                                               |
| 2.          | Bhadradri Kothagudem     | 615                                               | 744                                               | 619                                               | 391                                               | 2,369                                             |
| 3.          | Hanumakonda              | 291                                               | 272                                               | 47                                                | 286                                               | 896                                               |
| 4.          | Hyderabad                | 2,523                                             | 3,397                                             | 2,326                                             | 2,728                                             | 10,974                                            |
| 5.          | Jagitial                 | 0                                                 | 1                                                 | 0                                                 | 3                                                 | 4                                                 |
| 6.          | Jangoan                  | 0                                                 | 3                                                 | 0                                                 | 0                                                 | 3                                                 |
| 7.          | Jayashankar Bhupalapally | 126                                               | 116                                               | 136                                               | 111                                               | 489                                               |
| 8.          | Jogulamba Gadwal         | 0                                                 | 1                                                 | 6                                                 | 1                                                 | 8                                                 |
| 9.          | Kamareddy                | 0                                                 | 0                                                 | 0                                                 | 1                                                 | 1                                                 |
| 10.         | Karimnagar               | 133                                               | 115                                               | 157                                               | 55                                                | 460                                               |
| 11.         | Khammam                  | 89                                                | 65                                                | 27                                                | 62                                                | 243                                               |
| 12.         | Kumuram Bheem Asifabad   | 111                                               | 87                                                | 137                                               | 112                                               | 447                                               |
| 13.         | Mahabubabad              | 0                                                 | 0                                                 | 0                                                 | 5                                                 | 5                                                 |
| 14.         | Mahabubnagar             | 86                                                | 50                                                | 66                                                | 70                                                | 272                                               |
| 15.         | Mancherial               | 324                                               | 393                                               | 357                                               | 89                                                | 1,163                                             |
| 16.         | Medak                    | 42                                                | 136                                               | 55                                                | 75                                                | 308                                               |
| 17.         | Medchal Malkajgiri       | 3,001                                             | 2,990                                             | 2,249                                             | 2,245                                             | 10,485                                            |
| 18.         | Mulugu                   | 0                                                 | 1                                                 | 0                                                 | 0                                                 | 1                                                 |
| 19.         | Nalgonda                 | 90                                                | 72                                                | 51                                                | 63                                                | 276                                               |
| 20.         | Nirmal                   | 0                                                 | 0                                                 | 1                                                 | 0                                                 | 1                                                 |
| 21.         | Nizamabad                | 61                                                | 52                                                | 4                                                 | 4                                                 | 121                                               |
| 22.         | Peddapalli               | 556                                               | 568                                               | 472                                               | 148                                               | 1,744                                             |
| 23.         | Ranga Reddy              | 972                                               | 1,057                                             | 740                                               | 807                                               | 3,576                                             |
| 24.         | Sangareddy               | 1,512                                             | 1,788                                             | 1,670                                             | 2,358                                             | 7,328                                             |
| 25.         | Siddipet                 | 253                                               | 169                                               | 111                                               | 79                                                | 612                                               |
| 26.         | Suryapet                 | 19                                                | 18                                                | 13                                                | 6                                                 | 56                                                |
| 27.         | Vikarabad                | 16                                                | 14                                                | 18                                                | 19                                                | 67                                                |
| 28.         | Wanaparthy               | 0                                                 | 52                                                | 13                                                | 27                                                | 92                                                |
| 29.         | Warangal                 | 7                                                 | 14                                                | 8                                                 | 24                                                | 53                                                |
| 30.         | Yadadri Bhuvanagiri      | 0                                                 | 0                                                 | 5                                                 | 8                                                 | 13                                                |
| Grand Total | Grand Total              | 10,904                                            | 12,197                                            | 9,288                                             | 9,781                                             | 42,170                                            |

*****