Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM SETU Scheme on 4 October 2025 in New Delhi. The ₹60,000 crore initiative aims to modernize 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India, improving skill development and employability to support India’s vision of “Viksit Bharat @2047.”

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• PM SETU focuses on upgrading ITI infrastructure, curriculum, and industry integration nationwide.

• Scheme covers 1,000 ITIs with a hub-and-spoke model: 200 hubs and 800 spokes.

• Around 2 million youth expected to benefit with better vocational skills and job readiness.

• ITIs will get smart labs, AI-powered assessments, and SAP-based digital learning systems.

• Five National Centers of Excellence established in Ludhiana, Kanpur, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

• Centers will specialize in fields like manufacturing, robotics, AI, leather design, and electronics.

• Phase 1 includes 15 ITI clusters focused on regional industrial needs and collaboration.

• PM SETU strengthens Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat by empowering skilled workforce.

• Scheme promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital integration in vocational training.

• Implementation planned over five years (2025–2030) with ₹60,000 crore budget support.