The Indian government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, earmarking Rs 60,000 crore for the scheme's execution. It is aimed at transforming 1,000 government ITIs into modern training institutes aligned with industry demands.

To achieve this, special purpose vehicles with credible anchor industry partners will be formed to manage clusters and ensure outcome-based training. The initiative includes introducing new, demand-driven courses and revamping existing ones in collaboration with various industries.

The PM-SETU scheme will adopt a hub-and-spoke model establishing 200 hub ITIs linked to 800 spoke ITIs. Moreover, five National Skill Training Institutes will be upgraded to Centers of Excellence, reinforcing In

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