PM SETU Scheme 2026 - Rs 60,000 Crore ITI Upgradation, 1,000 ITIs Hub-Spoke Model (Modi Flagship)

PM SETU Scheme 2026 - Rs 60,000 Crore ITI Upgradation Modi Flagship

Bhaiyon, PM SETU Scheme = Pradhan Mantri Skilling + Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs - Modi government ka Rs 60,000 crore flagship vocational education initiative announced by PM Modi at Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh, Vigyan Bhawan. Centrally sponsored scheme 1,000 Government ITIs upgrade karega hub-and-spoke model mein - 200 Hub ITIs (National Centres of Excellence) + 800 Spoke ITIs with advanced labs, modern trades, digital learning. Future-ready trades: AI Programming + EV Mechanics + Drone Piloting + 5G Technician + Green Hydrogen + Cybersecurity. World Bank + ADB co-funding, 50+ industry partners (51% ownership Special Purpose Vehicles). ITI students ke liye on-job production training + incubation facilities + 83% govt co-funding for capex.

🎯 Bihar/UP/MP ITI students ke liye game-changer! Old PMKVY = short-term training. PM SETU = long-term ITI infrastructure transformation + industry-managed + globally-aligned skills.

PM SETU 2026 - Quick Info

Budget Breakdown (Rs 60,000 Crore)

Plus World Bank + ADB external co-financing for global standards alignment.

Hub-and-Spoke Structure (Game-Changer)

200 Hub ITIs (National Centres of Excellence)

• Regional anchors with advanced infrastructure
• AI labs + EV training centres + drone simulators
• Industry-grade machinery + senior trainers
• Incubation facilities for student entrepreneurs

800 Spoke ITIs

• Smaller institutes linked to hubs
• Resource + expertise sharing with hub
• 1 Hub : 4 Spokes average ratio
• Equal access to hub training opportunities

Industry Partner Role

• SPV ownership: 51% Industry + 49% Government
• Industry-managed, govt-owned structure
• 50+ anchor companies (TATA, L&T, Maruti, Mahindra, Reliance Industries etc.)
• Curriculum + training aligned to actual industry needs

5 Global Centres of Excellence (NSTIs)

Bhubaneswar | Chennai | Hyderabad | Kanpur | Ludhiana - National Skill Training Institutes designated as global benchmark centers.

Plus 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs

Established in Navodaya Vidyalayas + Eklavya Model Residential Schools = early skill exposure for tribal + rural students.

31 New-Age Courses

Under Craftsmen Training Scheme - advanced manufacturing, electronics, mobility, logistics + the future trades listed below.

Future-Ready Trades (Emerging Skills)

Old ITI trades (Electrician/Fitter/Welder) continue + new future trades added.

Eligibility + Who Benefits

Direct Beneficiaries

• ITI Students (current + future enrollments)
• Age 14-35 years (per existing ITI norms)
• 8th/10th pass (course-dependent)
• Both Govt + private ITI students benefit (govt ITIs primarily upgraded)

Industry Benefits

• 83% govt co-funding for capex (capital expenditure)
• Industry-led curriculum design
• Direct hiring pipeline from upgraded ITIs

Entrepreneur Benefits

• Incubation facilities within Hub ITIs
• Mentorship + funding access
• Skill-to-startup pathway

How PM SETU Helps ITI Students

Before PM SETU: Outdated machinery, curriculum 5-10 yrs behind industry, weak placement, trainer skill gap.

After PM SETU: Modern industry-grade machinery + future-aligned curriculum + on-job training at partner factories + direct placement pipeline + AI/EV/Drone trade exposure.

Implementation Timeline (10 Years)

Phase 1 (2024-26): 200 hub ITIs setup. Phase 2 (2026-28): Spoke ITIs + curriculum rollout. Phase 3 (2028-30): Industry partnerships + first cohort placement. Phase 4 (2030-34): Full 1,000 ITIs operational + global alignment.

How to Benefit (Apply Path)

1. Find nearest Hub/Spoke ITI under PM SETU (msde.gov.in list)
2. Enroll in any ITI course (admission via state ITI counselling)
3. Attend upgraded labs + training (auto-applied for enrolled students)
4. Access on-job training at partner industry
5. Placement assistance post-completion

NO separate application for PM SETU - existing ITI students automatically benefit.

PM SETU vs PMKVY 4.0 vs DDU-GKY

PM SETU 2026 FAQs

Q: PM SETU full form? A: Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (Modi launched at Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh).

Q: Apply kaise karna? A: NO separate application - existing ITI students automatically benefit. Find nearest Hub/Spoke ITI list at msde.gov.in.

Q: Bihar me kitne ITIs cover honge? A: Bihar has 100+ Govt ITIs - several will be Hub/Spoke. Specific list MSDE notification ke saath aayega. Check Bihar Skill Development Portal.

Q: Stipend milega students ko? A: Standard ITI stipend continue (Rs 1,500-3,000/month state-wise). PM SETU specifically infrastructure + curriculum upgrade hai, NOT new stipend scheme.

Q: Old ITI trades continue rahenge? A: HAAN - Electrician, Fitter, Welder, COPA etc. continue. PM SETU me future trades added (AI/EV/Drone/5G/Green Hydrogen).

Q: Industry partners kaun? A: 50+ anchor companies - TATA, L&T, Maruti, Mahindra, Reliance, Bajaj, Kirloskar etc. 51% industry + 49% govt SPV.

Q: Placement guarantee? A: Strong placement pipeline through industry partners (not 100% guaranteed but significant improvement vs old ITIs).

Related Skill Development + Career Schemes

• PMKVY 4.0 Free Skill Training 2026 - Short-term skill courses Rs 8K stipend
• PM Internship Scheme 2026 - Rs 5K/month internship
• Bihar Kushal Yuva Program (KYP) - Bihar state skill
• Bihar Berozgari Bhatta 2026 - Rs 1K monthly
• Bihar 12th Ke Baad Career Guide - Career options
• NPCIL Executive Trainee 2026 - Engineering PSU pathway

Source: PMIndia.gov.in (PM speech) + News On Air + NewsCanvassEdu + Curriculum Magazine + Drishti IAS + Shankar IAS Parliament cross-verified. PM SETU launch confirmed Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh 4 October. Verified 1 May 2026.

Page Last Updated: 1 May 2026