Lok Sabha Question No. 440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Skill Upgradation under the PM-SETU Scheme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Jai Parkash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 440

ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026

## SKILL UPGRADATION UNDER THE PM-SETU SCHEME

## † 440.  SHRI JAI PARKASH:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that PM-SETU (Skill Entrepreneurship and Technology  Upgradation)  scheme  aims  to  connect  youths  with  skill  training  and entrepreneurship;
- (b) the number of training centres approved and operational under this scheme in Hisar Parliamentary Constituency from the year 2022 to till date;
- (c) the number of youths provided training during the said period and the number of those out of these got self-employment or employment;
- (d) whether it  is  a  fact  that  due  to  lack  of  resources  and  lack  of  awareness  in implementation of the scheme, the expected benefits are not being achieved; and
- (e) whether any special action plan is proposed by the Government for effective implementation of PM-SETU scheme in Hisar?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  The  Cabinet  has  approved  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Skilling  and  Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) scheme to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training 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. The scheme was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 4 th  October 2025.

(b) to  (e) As per the Cabinet approval, selection of ITIs will be led the by 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.  The  selection  of ITIs will depend on the proposals received from State/UT Governments, subject to readiness  and  industry  collaboration.  Several  Consultation  and  workshops  have been  conducted  to  create  awareness  in  implementation  of  scheme.    As  per  the details  received  from  Government  of  Haryana,  three  (3)  clusters  in  the  districts  of Kurukshetra, Palwal and Sonipat have been identified in Haryana in the pilot phase. No  proposal  for  ITI/cluster  from  Hisar  Parliamentary  Constituency  of  Haryana  has been received in the pilot phase.

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