Chandigarh, October 6, 2025: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the PM-SETU (Prime Minister Skill and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, along with other youth-focused education and skill development initiatives worth over ₹62,000 crore. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, was also present at the event.
With an outlay of ₹60,000 crore, PM-SETU aims to modernize 1,000 government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through a unique 200 Hub and 800 Spoke model. This transformative initiative underlines the government’s commitment to empowering India’s youth through modern skilling and employability programs.
Speaking at the launch, Shri Jayant Chaudhary said, “As Chaudhary Charan Singh used to say, the path to national development passes through our farms and villages. Similarly, ITIs will now drive India’s growth. The Hon’ble Prime Minister has given a clear message to our youth — focus on your skills and education to build a developed India by 2047.”
In Phase 1 of PM-SETU, ITI Bharatpur in Rajasthan has been identified as a Hub, while ITIs in Dholpur, Karauli, Kaman, and Bayana will serve as Spokes. These institutions will focus on key sectors such as Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Hospitality.
Each Hub will be equipped with:
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Innovation Centers
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Training of Trainers (ToT) facilities
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Production Units
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Placement Services
Spoke institutes will offer expanded training outreach. The initiative will be industry-driven, with Anchor Industry Partners managing each cluster to ensure relevance and employability. The Bharatpur cluster will leverage partnerships with CII, FICCI, and local industry bodies to strengthen regional skilling ecosystems.
With the PM-SETU scheme, India’s ITIs are poised to become engines of employment, entrepreneurship, and economic transformation.
