Bhubaneswar, July 21: Under the PM-SETU scheme, Odisha has identified two clusters comprising two Hub ITIs and eight Spoke ITIs for upgradation. The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has also released Rs 80 lakh to Odisha for Project Management Consultancy & Industry Outreach activities during FY 2025-26.

This information was given by the Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme aims to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training in the country. The Scheme has a total outlay of Rs 60,000 crore (Central Share - Rs 30,000 crore, State Share - Rs 20,000 crore and Industry Share - Rs 10,000 crore).

According to the Minister, Odisha has identified two clusters, comprising two Hub ITIs and eight Spoke ITIs, under the PM-SETU Scheme and have floated the Request for Proposal (RfP) for selection of the Anchor Industry Partner (AIP). The NSC has approved SIP for Keonjhar-Barbil Cluster.

Further, under the PM-SETU scheme industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) would lead the upgradation and be empowered to propose necessary interventions relating to curriculum redesign in mining, manufacturing and other sectors, training delivery models, infrastructure upgradation and industry exposure, in alignment with local industry needs and the Scheme guidelines. Directorate General of Training (DGT) has introduced 32 new age courses under CTS. Once the industry partner is onboard, these courses are available to be operationalized in the selected ITIs. List of these new age courses are given in Annexure 5.

As of now, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has released Rs 50 lakh to the Government of Odisha for engagement of the Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Rs 30 lakh for Industry Outreach activities during FY 2025–26.

The number of ITIs across the country has increased from 9,642 in 2014 to 13,856 in 2026. Moreover, the enrolment in ITIs across the country has increased from 9,51,168 in session 2014-15 to 14,70,277 in session 2025-26.

Similarly, Chhattisgarh has identified six clusters, comprising six Hub ITIs and 24 Spoke ITIs, under the PM-SETU Scheme and have floated the Request for Proposal (RfP) for selection of the Anchor Industry Partner (AIP). At present, no proposal or Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) from the State is pending for consideration or approval before the National Steering Committee (NSC).