Lok Sabha Question No. 1510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Setting up of Centre of Excellence for Skills in Shahdol
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Smt. Himadri Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1510 ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

## Setting up of Centre of Excellence for Skills in Shahdol

†1510. Smt. Himadri Singh:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up any new central institute or 'Centre of Excellence for Skills' to facilitate access to higher education in tribal dominated areas, like Shahdol Parliamentary Constituency of Madhya Pradesh and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  the number of students from Shahdol area who have benefitted through the Government scholarship schemes, like Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) during the last three years along with the socio-economic impact thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

- (a)  &  (b):  Five  National  Centres  of Excellence (COEs) for Skilling were announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 to equip youth with skills required for the 'Make for India, Make for the  World ' manufacturing initiative  under the aegis  of  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). As per the Budget announcement, these COEs are envisaged with global expertise and partnerships for curriculum design, training of trainers, development of a skills certification framework and periodic reviews. The proposed National COEs for Skilling are intended to cater to the training needs of various sections of society, including youth from rural,  tribal  and  economically  disadvantaged  areas  across  the  country.  The  guidelines  for setting up new COEs are under revision.

The number of students benefited under the Pradhan Mantri Uchcatar Shiksha Protsahan (PMUSP) from the Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh during the last three years is attached as per Annexure.

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ANNEXURE  REFFERED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (b)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  1510  ANSWERED  ON  09.02.2026  ASKED  BY HON'BLE  MEMBER  OF  PARLIAMENT  SMT.  HIMADRI  SINGH  REGARDING SETTING UP OF CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SKILLS IN SHAHDOL.

| PM-USP CSSS District-Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh   | PM-USP CSSS District-Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh   | PM-USP CSSS District-Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh   |
|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
|                                                | No. of Scholarships                            | Amount                                         |
|                                                | Fresh + Renewal                                | Fresh + Renewal                                |
| FY                                             | Total                                          | Total                                          |
| 2022-23                                        | 39                                             | 532000                                         |
| 2023-24                                        | 31                                             | 428000                                         |
| 2024-25                                        | 31                                             | 396000                                         |

| Scholarship disbursed under PM-USP CSSS for the State of Madhya Pradesh   | Scholarship disbursed under PM-USP CSSS for the State of Madhya Pradesh   | Scholarship disbursed under PM-USP CSSS for the State of Madhya Pradesh   |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|                                                                           | No. of Scholarships                                                       | Amount                                                                    |
| FY                                                                        | Fresh + Renewal                                                           | Fresh + Renewal                                                           |
|                                                                           | Total                                                                     | Total                                                                     |
| 2022-23                                                                   | 16463                                                                     | 216650000                                                                 |
| 2023-24                                                                   | 14498                                                                     | 189696000                                                                 |
| 2024-25                                                                   | 15228                                                                     | 197872000                                                                 |