PM-SETU Scheme: Launched
Prime Minister of India launched the PM-SETU (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Empowerment through Technology Upgradation).
- PM-SETU (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Empowerment through Technology Upgradation) is a centrally sponsored flagship initiative aimed at transforming India’s skill ecosystem through modernized, industry-driven ITIs.
- It envisions a “Government-owned, Industry-managed” model for vocational training to make India’s workforce globally competitive.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
- Aim is to upgrade 1,000 government ITI’s nationwide and align them with current and future skill needs of industries,to bridge the gap between classroom learning and global employability, enabling India’s youth to meet international skill demands.
- Key Features:
- Hub-and-Spoke Model: 200 ITI’s designated as Hubs, each connected to four Spokes (total 800).
- Modern Infrastructure: Advanced machinery, digital learning systems, smart classrooms, and innovation centres.
- Industry Partnership: Each cluster will be anchored by an industry partner (CII, FICCI, local associations) for training, placements, and production units.
- Skill Innovation Ecosystem: Hubs to serve as centers for trainer training, R&D, production, and start-up incubation.
- Sectoral Focus: Targeted sectors include manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, and new-age technologies.
- Funding: ₹60,000 crore total project cost over 2025–28, jointly supported by the Centre and States.
