Lok Sabha Question No. 3835 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-16
Subject: Upgradation of ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri B Y Raghavendra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3835

ANSWERED ON 16.03.2026

## UPGRADATION OF ITIs (PM-SETU) SCHEME

## 3835.   SHRI B Y RAGHAVENDRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has operationalised the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability  through  Upgraded  ITIs  (PM-SETU  scheme)  for  modernization  of  Government Industrial  Training  Institutes  (ITIs)  across  the  country  and  if  so,  the  present  status  of implementation of the scheme, including the number of States/UTs from which proposals have been received and approved;
- (b) whether the State Governments are required to identify ITI clusters and submit proposals under the said scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the State Government of Karnataka has submitted proposals for upgradation of said ITIs under PM-SETU and if so, the details thereof including the number of ITIs/clusters identified and their present stage of consideration; and
- (d) whether any proposal or Strategic Investment Plan pertaining to Karnataka is pending for approval before the National Steering Committee 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 (d)        The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs  (PM  SETU)  scheme  aims  to  enhance  the  overall  quality  and  relevance  of  vocational training in the country. The Scheme has a total outlay of Rs. 60,000 crore (Central Share -Rs. 30,000 crore, State Share -Rs. 20,000 crore and Industry Share -Rs. 10,000 crore).

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.

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. 15 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).

The Government of Karnataka has identified two clusters with hub ITI in districts of Bengaluru and Kalburgi. Currently, there is no proposal or Strategic Investment Plan pending for approval of National Steering Committee.

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