The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) has completed one year, with the government focusing on modernising Industrial Training Institutes, strengthening industry participation and aligning vocational training with emerging workforce requirements. Launched on October 4, 2025, PM-SETU aims to transform government ITIs into modern, industry-aligned training institutions. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs.60,000 crore, comprising ₹30,000 crore from the Centre, Rs.20,000 crore from States and Rs.10,000 crore from industry.

• The scheme is being implemented through two key components. The first focuses on upgrading 1,000 government ITIs through a Hub-and-Spoke model, comprising 200 Hub ITIs and 800 Spoke ITIs.

• Under the Hub-and-Spoke model, each Hub ITI is connected with an average of four Spoke ITIs. The model enables institutions to share advanced infrastructure, modern trades, digital learning systems and incubation facilities.

• During the first year, 850 ITIs have been identified, comprising 172 Hub ITIs and 678 Spoke ITIs. As many as 36 States and Union Territories have identified clusters and created dedicated State budget heads, while 35 States and Union Territories have constituted State Steering Committees.

• Meanwhile, 26 States and Union Territories have initiated the process of inviting industry participation.
  The National Steering Committee has approved the transition of PM-SETU from its pilot phase to a nationwide rollout across all 200 identified ITI clusters.

• Strategic Investment Plans for 14 ITI clusters across eight States and one Union Territory have also been approved, involving an investment of Rs.3,446 crore.