The number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country has increased from 9,642 in 2014 to 13,856 in 2026 and the Seating capacity in these ITIs have increased from 17,42,986 in the Session 2014-15 to 20,07,580 as on date. The State-wise number of ITIs (in Year 2014 and in Year 2026) and their seating capacity is at Annexure -1.
The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme aims to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training in the country. The Scheme has a total outlay of Rs. 60,000 crore (Central Share – Rs. 30,000 crore, State Share – Rs. 20,000 crore and Industry Share – Rs. 10,000 crore).
The scheme comprises of two components:
- Component I – Upgradation of 1,000 Government ITIs (200 Hub ITIs and 800 Spoke ITIs) in a Hub and Spoke model wherein upgradation includes smart classrooms, modern labs, digital content, and new courses aligned to industry needs.
- Component II – Capacity Augmentation of five NSTIs located in Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana, including setting-up sector-specific National Centres of Excellence for skilling, with focus on advanced training of trainers with global partnership, and curriculum development.
As per the Cabinet approval, the selection of ITIs under PM SETU scheme is led by the respective State/ Union Territory (UT) Governments in consultation with industry, ensuring alignment with emerging skill needs and local industrial potential. Accordingly, States/ UTs Government submits their proposals for upgradation in collaboration with industry partners.
Further, under the PM-SETU scheme industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) lead the upgradation and are empowered to propose necessary interventions relating to curriculum redesign in mining, manufacturing and other sectors, training delivery models, infrastructure upgradation and industry exposure, in alignment with local industry needs and the Scheme guidelines. Directorate General of Training (DGT) has introduced 32 new age courses under CTS. List of these new age courses are given in Annexure - 2.
Annexure-1
Table 1: State-wise number of ITIs (in Year 2014 & Year 2026) and the seating capacity in ITIs (in Session 2014-15 & current)
|
State Name
|
Number of ITIs
|
Seats
|
|
In 2014
|
As on date
|
In 2014-15
|
As on date
|
|
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
|
2
|
4
|
544
|
1,064
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
467
|
520
|
1,09,948
|
80,640
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
5
|
10
|
660
|
1,424
|
|
Assam
|
25
|
47
|
5,048
|
8,788
|
|
Bihar
|
706
|
1336
|
1,32,436
|
1,66,852
|
|
Chandigarh
|
2
|
3
|
904
|
1,304
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
147
|
221
|
21,060
|
32,668
|
|
Delhi
|
36
|
36
|
12,432
|
15,120
|
|
Goa
|
12
|
13
|
3,320
|
3,920
|
|
Gujarat
|
313
|
474
|
82,856
|
1,13,268
|
|
Haryana
|
172
|
358
|
33,488
|
82,048
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
198
|
262
|
28,180
|
31,656
|
|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
35
|
56
|
3,776
|
12,432
|
|
Jharkhand
|
191
|
347
|
52,132
|
55,872
|
|
Karnataka
|
1319
|
1307
|
1,44,716
|
1,35,416
|
|
Kerala
|
371
|
408
|
58,462
|
53,856
|
|
Ladakh
|
2
|
3
|
88
|
712
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
1
|
1
|
68
|
480
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
352
|
847
|
51,540
|
96,388
|
|
Maharashtra
|
797
|
1021
|
2,07,088
|
1,86,932
|
|
Manipur
|
1
|
11
|
216
|
3,948
|
|
Meghalaya
|
6
|
8
|
876
|
1,692
|
|
Mizoram
|
3
|
3
|
704
|
572
|
|
Nagaland
|
2
|
9
|
240
|
588
|
|
Odisha
|
512
|
488
|
1,20,860
|
78,060
|
|
Puducherry
|
14
|
14
|
1,876
|
1,840
|
|
Punjab
|
275
|
314
|
51,024
|
68,220
|
|
Rajasthan
|
1238
|
1238
|
1,83,900
|
1,28,108
|
|
Sikkim
|
3
|
4
|
540
|
1,068
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
403
|
415
|
76,340
|
71,488
|
|
Telangana
|
247
|
297
|
54,360
|
60,756
|
|
The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
|
3
|
4
|
632
|
1,052
|
|
Tripura
|
13
|
22
|
2,576
|
4,520
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
1560
|
3275
|
2,61,404
|
4,22,124
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
104
|
165
|
14,320
|
20,448
|
|
West Bengal
|
105
|
315
|
24,372
|
62,256
|
|
ALL INDIA TOTAL
|
9,642
|
13,856
|
17,42,986
|
20,07,580
|
Annexure-2
List of 32 New Age Trades running in ITIs:
|
S. No.
|
Trade Name
|
|
1
|
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technician
|
|
2
|
Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter
|
|
3
|
Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant
|
|
4
|
Advanced CNC Machining Technician
|
|
5
|
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Programmer
|
|
6
|
Cyber Security Assistant
|
|
7
|
Data Annotation Assistant
|
|
8
|
Drone Pilot (Junior)
|
|
9
|
Drone Technician
|
|
10
|
Engineering Design Technician (Artisan Using Advanced Tool)
|
|
11
|
Fiber to Home Technician
|
|
12
|
Geo Informatics Assistant
|
|
13
|
Green Hydrogen Production Technician
|
|
14
|
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Technician
|
|
15
|
Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing
|
|
16
|
Information Technology
|
|
17
|
Internet of Things Technician (Smart Agriculture)
|
|
18
|
Internet of Things Technician (Smart City)
|
|
19
|
Internet of Things Technician (Smart Healthcare)
|
|
20
|
Manufacturing Process Control & Automation
|
|
21
|
Mechanic Electric Vehicle
|
|
22
|
Multimedia, Animation & Special Effects
|
|
23
|
Semiconductor Technician
|
|
24
|
Small Hydro Power Plant Technician
|
|
25
|
Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester
|
|
26
|
Software Testing Assistant
|
|
27
|
Solar Technician (Electrical)
|
|
28
|
Technician Mechatronics
|
|
29
|
Virtual Analysis and Designer – FEM (Finite Element Method) (Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier)
|
|
30
|
Wind Plant Technician
|
|
31
|
5G Network Technician
|
|
32
|
Nuclear Power Plant Technician
|
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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