On May 7, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹60,000 crore national scheme to transform ITIs and boost vocational training. The scheme will upgrade 1,000 government ITIs and set up five National Centres of Excellence. This effort aligns with India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 under the “Viksit Bharat” vision.

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• ₹60,000 cr scheme over 5 yrs to revamp 1,000 ITIs, set up 5 top skill centres
• 20 lakh youth to be trained; 50,000 trainers to be prepared
• Cities chosen for Centres: Chennai, Kanpur, Ludhiana, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar
• Focus on industry-aligned trades like electronics, EVs, renewable energy
• SPV model to ensure sustained industry participation and flexible funding
• Half of Central share funded by ADB & World Bank
• Scheme aims to bridge workforce–industry skill gap
• Push to make vocational training modern and aspirational
• Targets MSMEs with job-ready manpower and modern NSTIs
• Supports “Viksit Bharat@2047” through skilling-led growth