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The National Steering Committee of PM-SETU approved five Strategic Investment Plans worth ₹1,194.92 crore to modernise ITI clusters in Maharashtra, Odisha and Jammu & Kashmir.
Context of the News
What Is PM-SETU?
- Full form: Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs
- It modernises government Industrial Training Institutes
- Through industry-aligned teaching, better infrastructure, advanced workshops and updated curriculum
- Run by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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When Was It Launched?
- Cabinet approval: 7 May 2025
- Launched: 4 October 2025
- Outlay: ₹60,000 crore over five years
- Target: upgrade 1,000 government ITIs
What Is the Hub-and-Spoke Model?
In 6 daysNABARD Grade A 2026: 45-Day Final Revision Plan + Daily TargetsRegister free →- Institutes are grouped into clusters
- One Hub ITI holds the advanced infrastructure and equipment
- It shares these with four Spoke ITIs
- This avoids duplicating costly equipment at every institute
How Is It Funded?
- Central Government
- State Governments
- Industry partners
With support from multilateral development banks.
