PM-SETU Strengthens Industry-Led ITI Transformation; 5th National Steering Committee Approves SIPs Worth ₹735.70 Crore

The 5th National Steering Committee of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme approved Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth ₹735.70 crore for ITI clusters in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana. The approvals include projects for the Bhiwadi, Medchal, and Meerut ITI clusters, bringing the total sanctioned investment under PM-SETU to ₹2,171 crore across nine ITI clusters. The scheme operates through an industry-led Hub-and-Spoke cluster model to modernise infrastructure, introduce future-ready courses, and align vocational training with emerging industry requirements. Additionally, Rajasthan became the first state to execute a Shareholders' Agreement under the scheme for the Bhiwadi ITI cluster.