PM-SETU Committee Approves ₹1,194 Crore for Five ITI Clusters Across Three States/UTs

Why in the News?

The National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (**PM-SETU**) scheme has approved five Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth **₹1,194.92 crore** to upgrade Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters across Maharashtra, Odisha, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Cumulative Investment: With these approvals, the total cumulative investment sanctioned under PM-SETU has reached **₹3,687 crore**, accelerating the transformation of ITIs into modern, industry-aligned hubs.

- Committee Leadership: The 6th NSC meeting was chaired by Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

- Approved ITI Clusters and Industry Partners:

- **Cuttack, Odisha:** ₹240.50 crore in partnership with Tata Steel Foundation.

- **Pune, Maharashtra:** ₹241 crore in partnership with BVG India Limited (with BVG Foundation).

- **Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra:** ₹238.01 crore in partnership with Belrise Industries Limited.

- **Jammu:** ₹240 crore in partnership with Eagle Infra India Limited.

- **Srinagar:** ₹235.41 crore in partnership with Inderdeep Infra India Limited.

- Operational Model: Each cluster will function through a hub-and-spoke model, comprising a lead government ITI and four associated ITIs to enhance training capacity and industry engagement.

- Trainer Training Progress: Under Component II focusing on Training of Trainers (ToT), 3,744 instructors have been trained across National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) as of October 2026.

Static GK Facts:

- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Minister: Jayant Chaudhary (Minister of State - Independent Charge).

- National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs): Apex institutions under MSDE for training instructors.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: How much financial outlay was approved by the PM-SETU Steering Committee for five new ITI clusters?

A: ₹1,194.92 crore

Q: Who chaired the 6th National Steering Committee meeting of the PM-SETU scheme?

A: Debashree Mukherjee (Secretary, MSDE)

Q: Which states and Union Territories are covered under this latest round of PM-SETU ITI cluster approvals?

A: Maharashtra, Odisha, and Jammu & Kashmir

Q: What operational model is utilized by the PM-SETU ITI clusters?

A: Hub-and-Spoke model

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