Lok Sabha Question No. 4882 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-23
Subject: Impact of Creation of Additional Seats in ITIs
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4882

ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026

## IMPACT OF CREATION OF ADDITIONAL SEATS IN ITIs

4882.  DR. RAJ KUMAR CHABBEWAL:

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

- (a)      the  details  of  decision  taken  by  the  Government  to  create  1,20,000  new  seats  in  1000 upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the  criteria  to  be  adopted  for  selection  of  the  States/UTs  and  specific  ITIs  including  the number of new seats allocated in this regard, State/UT-wise including district-wise in Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha Constituency in Punjab;
- (c)       the estimated timelines for operationalization of these new seats and commencement of training in these upgraded ITIs in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (d)      the  projected  impact  of  the  said  additional  seats  on  skill  development,  employment generation and industrial growth for local youth in Punjab, particularly in the said constituency; and
- (e)      whether  the  Government  proposes  any  special  incentives  or  support  for  peripheral  and aspirational districts like Hoshiarpur to bridge skill gaps and attract private partners 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)        The  Pradhan  Mantri  Skilling  and  Employability  Transformation  through  Upgraded  ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme aims to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs through  an  industry-led model. The scheme envisages upgradation of existing courses as well as introduction of new courses in  these  upgraded  ITIs.The  scheme  proposes  the  upgradation  of  ITIs  through  industry-led Special  Purpose  Vehicles  (SPVs),  which  will  lead  implementation  and  be  empowered  to propose  necessary  interventions  relating  to  curriculum  redesign,  training  delivery  models, infrastructure  upgradation.  The  scheme  envisages  both  upgradation  of  existing  courses  and introduction  of  new  courses,  with  an  average  of  four  new  courses  in  Hub  ITIs  and  two  new courses  in  Spoke  it  is  through  a  Strategic  Investment  Plan  (SIP)  proposed  by  the  Anchor Industry Partner (AIP), leading to the creation of additional training seats.
- (b)        The  selection  of  ITIs  under  the  PM-SETU  Scheme  is  undertaken  by  the  respective State/UT  Governments  in  consultation  with  industry  to  ensure  alignment  with  local  industrial potential  and  emerging skill requirements. Accordingly, States/UTs submit proposals for upgradation  of  identified  ITI  clusters  in  partnership  with  industry  stakeholders.  The  State Government of Punjab has identified one cluster for the pilot phase under the PM-SETU Scheme, with Hub ITI located in the district of Hoshiarpur. The details of ITIs proposed for upgradation in pilot phase in the state of Punjab is provided in the table below.

| District            | Hub/Spoke   | Name of ITI                       |
|---------------------|-------------|-----------------------------------|
| Hoshiarpur district | Hub         | Govt ITI Hoshiarpur               |
| Gurdaspur district  | Spoke       | Govt ITI Gurdaspur                |
| Pathankot           | Spoke       | Govt ITI Pathankot                |
| Nawanshahr          | Spoke       | Govt ITI Nawanshahr               |
| Amritsar            | Spoke       | Govt ITI Amritsar (Ranjit Avenue) |

(c)        The  PM-SETU scheme is presently in the pre-implementation stage, wherein States/UTs are undertaking industry partner selection through Request for proposals (RFPs). Following this, a Special Purpose  Vehicle (SPV)  is to be constituted, which will prepare a Strategic Investment Plan  (SIP)  for  approval  by  the  National  Steering  Committee  (NSC),  chaired  by Secretary,  MSDE.  Accordingly,  operationalization  of  upgraded  ITIs  and  commencement  of training is proposed to take place in a phased manner.

(d) & (e)     The scheme proposes the upgradation of ITIs through industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles  (SPVs),  which  will  lead  to  implementation  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 scheme guidelines.

It  is  expected  to  significantly  strengthen  skill  development  and  employment  opportunities  by aligning training with industry demand, improving placement outcomes, and enhancing the wage potential  of  youth.  The  upgradation  of  ITIs  in  the  state  of  Punjab  particularly  the  inclusion  of Government  ITI  Hoshiarpur  as  hub  is  expected  to  facilitate  access  to  modern  infrastructure, introduction  of  new-age  courses,  and  strengthened  industry  linkages,  thereby  supporting  local industrial growth through a better-skilled workforce aligned with industry requirements.

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