Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar ITIs get industry-ready makeover under PM-SETU

Lokmat News Network

Raj Patil

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

CSN region ITIs are set to receive industry-integrated learning through 42 upgraded courses and 12 new courses under the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme.

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved this initiative to boost skill development and employment opportunities for youth. As the city emerges as Maharashtra’s EV manufacturing hub, with over Rs 1 lakh crore investment, the scheme will ensure a skilled workforce ready for industry needs. The first phase will cover 20–25 Hub-and-Spoke clusters, approximately 100–125 ITIs, to validate the SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) model. Launched by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, the programme will upgrade training infrastructure and help candidates secure jobs. Under the SPV model, industries will manage ITI clusters, influence curriculum design, provide training, handle project execution, and ensure financial sustainability. This collaboration bridges education and employment, preparing youth for real-world opportunities in a growing industrial city.

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Digital upskilling boost

Short-term courses for ITI and non-ITI candidates will use a digital platform with LOMS, AR/VR training, real-time data capture, and links to Skill India Digital Hub.

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City ITIs get 10 new courses

Deogiri Government Industrial Training Institute, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, will receive 10 upgraded courses along with four new courses. Additionally, selected ITIs across the district will be provided with eight upgraded courses and two new courses under the latest skill development initiative.

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Industry giants explore role in ITI transformation

Talks are underway with industrial giants like Toyota, JSW, and Bajaj for the ITI skill development scheme, said an ITI official. Anchor Industry Partners (AIPs) will lead governance and operations of upgraded ITIs under a Hub-and-Spoke model.

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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Region

The Deogiri Government Industrial Training Institute, serving as the hub, currently offers 28 trades with a total intake capacity of 1,860 students. Among the spokes, Kailas Government ITI, Khultabad, provides 6 trades for 152 students, while Shalivahan Government ITI, Paithan, caters to 10 trades with an intake of 27 students. Government ITI, Phulambri, offers 4 trades accommodating 136 students, and Shri Pralhad Abhyankar Government ITI, Gangapur, provides 6 trades with a capacity for 212 students.

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Future-Ready Skill Scheme

“This scheme will benefit the city’s future. Currently, in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar region, the first phase involves an investment of around Rs 241 crore for five ITIs. We have also held talks with industrial tycoons. This will definitely be revolutionary in the coming years.”

- Pradip Durge, joint director, Department of Vocational Education and Training

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About PM-SETU

PM-SETU, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by MSDE, GoI, aims to strengthen India’s vocational training ecosystem and advance the skilling sector to achieve a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047.

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Upgrading ITIs for Future-Ready Skills

Modernize ITIs via Hub-and-Spoke model

Align courses with industry and future skills

Introduce flexible, modular curriculum

Strengthen placements and student support