National 17 October 2026
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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