Published: 7 October 2025PIBGovernance
PM-SETU Scheme: ₹60,000 Crore to Upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs
The PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme, launched on October 4, 2025, with an outlay of ₹60,000 crore, aims to transform 1,000 government ITIs in a hub-and-spoke model comprising 200 hub ITIs and 800 spoke ITIs over 2025-28.
Each hub will be connected to four spokes, creating clusters equipped with advanced infrastructure, modern trades, digital learning systems, and incubation facilities. The scheme is government-owned but industry-managed, with Anchor Industry Partners managing these clusters. World Bank and Asian Development Bank will provide global co-financing. Rajasthan has 37 ITIs selected under the first phase, including 8 hub ITIs in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Kota.
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Q: Evaluate how the PM-SETU scheme's hub-and-spoke ITI upgradation model advances industry-aligned skilling, with particular reference to Rajasthan.
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Launched on 4 October 2025 with ₹60,000 crore outlay, PM-SETU upgrades 1,000 government ITIs in 200 hubs and 800 spokes during 2025-28, industry-managed via Anchor Industry Partners with World Bank and Asian Development Bank co-financing. Rajasthan secured 37 ITIs in phase one, including 8 hub ITIs at Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Kota.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the PM-SETU scheme launched in October 2025?
The PM-SETU scheme was launched on October 4, 2025, with an outlay of ₹60,000 crore. It aims to transform 1,000 government ITIs over 2025-28.
How is the hub-and-spoke model structured under PM-SETU?
The model comprises 200 hub ITIs and 800 spoke ITIs. Each hub will be connected to four spokes.
What facilities and management model were described for PM-SETU clusters?
The clusters will have advanced infrastructure, modern trades, digital learning systems, and incubation facilities. The scheme is government-owned but industry-managed, with Anchor Industry Partners managing the clusters and World Bank and Asian Development Bank providing global co-financing.
How many Rajasthan ITIs were selected in the first phase of PM-SETU?
Rajasthan has 37 ITIs selected under the first phase. This includes 8 hub ITIs in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Kota.
