Source: News On Air
Context: Recently Prime Minister of India launched the PM-SETU (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Empowerment through Technology Upgradation).
About PM-SETU Scheme:
What It Is?
- PM-SETU (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Empowerment through Technology Upgradation) is a centrally sponsored flagship initiative aimed at transforming India’s skill ecosystem through modernized, industry-driven ITIs.
- It envisions a “Government-owned, Industry-managed” model for vocational training to make India’s workforce globally competitive.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
Aim:
- To upgrade 1,000 government ITI’s nationwide and align them with current and future skill needs of industries.
- To bridge the gap between classroom learning and global employability, enabling India’s youth to meet international skill demands.
Key Features:
- Hub-and-Spoke Model: 200 ITI’s designated as Hubs, each connected to four Spokes (total 800).
- Modern Infrastructure: Advanced machinery, digital learning systems, smart classrooms, and innovation centres.
- Industry Partnership: Each cluster will be anchored by an industry partner (CII, FICCI, local associations) for training, placements, and production units.
- Skill Innovation Ecosystem: Hubs to serve as centers for trainer training, R&D, production, and start-up incubation.
- Sectoral Focus: Targeted sectors include manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, and new-age technologies.
- Funding: ₹60,000 crore total project cost over 2025–28, jointly supported by the Centre and States.
Significance:
- Global Employability: Connects India’s youth with international industry needs and global supply chains.
- Skilling Revolution: Strengthens India’s ITI network to create a future-ready, digitally skilled workforce.
- Economic Growth: Supports MSMEs and local industries through skilled manpower, promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat.
