Lok Sabha Question No. 148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Industrial Training Institutes Schemes
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Biplab Kumar Deb, Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 148

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTES SCHEMES

†148 SHRI DARSHAN SINGH CHOUDHARY : SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB :

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

- (a) the  main  objectives  of  newly  sanctioned  Industrial  Training  Institutes  (ITIs) upgradation scheme;
- (b) the total budget allocation made for the national scheme of upgradation of ITIs including in the State of Tripura; and
- (c) the manner in which the existing ITIs along with National Centres of Excellence are to be integrated for skill development?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a)      Sir,  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. These ITIs will be upgraded with 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 sectorspecific  National  Centres  of  Excellence  for  skilling,  with  focus  on  advanced training of trainers with global partnership.

(b) The  total  estimated  outlay  of  the  scheme  is  ₹60,000  crore,  with  contributions from the Central Government (₹30,000 crore), State Governments (₹20,000 crore), and Industry Partners (₹10,000 crore) over a five -year period.

The  Budgetary  allocations  for  each  State/UT  (including  Tripura)  are  based  on  the proposals submitted by the States/UTs, reflecting their interest, readiness, and potential for  industry  collaboration.  The  disbursement  of  funds  will  be  linked  to  approval  of Strategic  Investment  Plans  (SIPs)  submitted  by  the  AIP  for  each  cluster,  detailing infrastructure, equipment, course alignment and training outcomes.

(c) The scheme  provides for the establishment of five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling within National Skill Training Institutes located at Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana with focus on advanced training of trainers, industry-led  skilling  programmes,  and  exposure  to  global  practices.  They  will  also conduct  capacity  building  programmes  for  instructors  and  staff  of  ITIs,  for  which States/UTs may depute faculty from time to time. These Centres will be available to ITIs across  the  country,  and  may  also  cater  to  institutions  in  the  States/UTs,  based  on proposals received and in accordance with scheme guidelines and State/UT participation.

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