PM-SETU

PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling And
Employability Transformation
Through Upgraded ITIs) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entreprenuership

[Jayant Singh @jayantrld]

Attended the Northeast Tourism & Hospitality Skill Conclave 2026 in Guwahati, alongside Hon’ble Minister Sh @BiswajitDaimar5.

Led by @MSDESkillIndia, with support from @NSDCIndia and the @skillthsc, the Conclave focused on strengthening tourism-led skilling, industry partnerships and international mobility opportunities for the youth of the North-East.

The occasion also witnessed the exchange of an MoU between MSDE and the Government of Assam for establishing a Skill India International Centre (SIIC), and the exchange of LoIs of PM-SETU clusters with Numaligarh Refinery Limited and Oil India Limited.

These partnerships aim to strengthen industry-aligned skilling infrastructure, create opportunities, and equip the youth of the North-East with skills for emerging domestic and international markets!

[Skill India @MSDESkillIndia]

BUILDING A SKILLED WORKFORCE TO MEET THE GROWING DEMANDS OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY.

The Skill Conclave 2026 in Guwahati was graced by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE and Minister of State for Education, as the Chief Guest, alongside Shri Biswajit Daimary, Minister for Skills, Employment and Entrepreneurship, Government of Assam.

The programme brought together government representatives, industry stakeholders and the skilling ecosystem to strengthen the North-East’s skilling infrastructure and expand employment opportunities for its youth.

Key highlights included:

• SIIC Assam: MoU exchanged between MSDE and the Government of Assam to establish a Skill India International Centre in the state.
• PM-SETU: Letters of Intent signed for Jorhat and Tinsukhia ITI clusters, supported by Numaligarh Refinery Limited and Oil India Limited, respectively.
• Tourism & Hospitality: Focus on industry-relevant competencies to meet growing domestic and international demand.
• Global Opportunities: Discussions on international employment and WorldSkills as pathways for the region’s youth.
• Assam’s Initiatives: Presentation of the CM FLIGHT Scheme and the vision for a Global Skill Centre.

The conclave also featured Smt. Manasi Sahay Thakur, IAS, Joint Secretary, MSDE; Shri Arunkumar Pillai, CEO, NSDC; Shri Rubaab Sood, Vice President, NSDC International; and Shri Rajan Bahadur, CEO, THSC, who shared perspectives on strengthening the skilling ecosystem and connecting talent with emerging opportunities.

@ASDM_Assam @pm_setu @skillthsc

#SkillIndia #NSDC #Assam #PMSETU #TourismAndHospitality #SkillingIndia #GlobalOpportunities #SkillConclave #Guwahati

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

Industry-led skilling gains momentum in Assam!
LoIs (letters of intent) were signed with NRL and OIL to support the Jorhat and Tinsukhia ITI clusters under PM-SETU, during the Skilling for International Mobility & PM-SETU Programme in Guwahati.
#PMSETU #Assam #ITIs
@NSDCIndia

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

From Kanpur to the Skies: Building Aeronautics Skills Ecosystem
@DGT_MSDE,@GifasOfficiel,@Airbus,@SAFRAN & the @FranceinIndia explored collaboration for the proposed Aeronautics & Allied Sectors NCoE at @KanpurNsti , advancing industry-led training and global skilling standards.

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

Hon'ble Minister Sh.@jayantrld joined industry leaders in Mumbai to discuss workforce needs in the ports, maritime & logistics sector.
The interaction highlighted how #PMSETU is transforming ITIs into industry-aligned talent hubs, creating a pipeline of skilled manpower.
#ITIs

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

Secy-MSDE, Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, chaired a review meeting with PM-SETU States, joined by Shri Niranjan Kumar Sudhanshu, DG-DGT.

Discussions focused on implementation progress, SIPs in the pipeline, state-specific challenges, & timely execution across participating States.

[Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) @SAILsteel]

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SAIL has signed MoUs with the Governments of Odisha, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal under the PM-SETU scheme, serving as an Anchor Industry Partner for upgrading several ITI clusters in these states.

#SAIL #PMSETU #SkillDevelopment

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

The Inaugural Public-Private Sector Dialogue Committee Meeting under PM-SETU brought together government, industry, and development partners to strengthen industry-led reforms in ITIs and align skilling with evolving workforce needs.
#PMSETU #SkillIndia #PublicPrivatePartnership

[Office of Chief Minister, J&K @CM_JnK]

Chief Minister has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister @narendramodi and Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship @jayantrld for approving Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth ₹475.41 crore under PM-SETU to upgrade key ITI clusters across Jammu & Kashmir.

Under this initiative, the Jammu ITI Cluster comprising ITI Jammu as hub along with R.S. Pura, Nowshera, Samba, and Kathua as spokes will be upgraded with an SIP of ₹240 Crore.

Similarly, the Srinagar ITI Cluster with ITI Srinagar as hub along with Ganderbal, Kangan, Budgam, and Charar-i-Sharief as spokes will be modernized with an SIP of ₹235.41 Crore.

Chief Minister said the initiative will modernise training infrastructure, strengthen industry linkages and equip J&K’s youth with job-ready skills and better employment opportunities.

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

NSC Approved ₹1,194.92 Cr. for 5 new ITI clusters across Maharashtra, Odisha & Jammu & Kashmir, in partnership with leading industry partners.
With this, cumulative approvals under PM-SETU reach ₹3,687 Cr.,accelerating industry-led skilling & ITI transformation across India

[PIB_Skill Development & Entrepreneurship @PIBMSDE]

PM-SETU Achieves Another Milestone with Signing of Shareholders' Agreements for Surat and Visakhapatnam Clusters; ₹440 Crore Approved for Upgradation of Nine Government ITIs

Read more;
https://t.co/2wfuJWKYC4
@MSDESkillIndia @jayantrld @pm_setu @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

Major milestone for #PMSETU
Shareholders' Agreements signed for upgrading 9 Government ITIs in Gujarat & Andhra Pradesh through partnership with @AMNSIndia
✅ ₹440 Cr investment
✅Modern infrastructure
✅Industry-aligned training
✅Better employability for youth
#SkillIndia

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

Under #PMSETU, a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on Green Building Technologies & Construction is being conducted at @nstihyderabad , equipping Draughtsman Civil trainers from Andhra Pradesh with future-ready skills in sustainable construction practices.
#ToT #ITIs #PMSETU

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

Building Excellence in Electronics Training.

The Training of Trainers Programme in the Electronic Mechanic trade concluded at NSTI Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, equipping trainers with advanced knowledge and practical skills in Electronics & allied systems.
#PMSETU #SkillIndia #ToT

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

14 SIPs across 8 States & 1 UT approved under PM-SETU!
With a proposed investment of ₹3,446 crore, these industry-led collaborative ITI clusters will strengthen infrastructure, enhance training quality & equip youth with future-ready skills.
20 + more SIPs are in the pipeline.

[PIB India @PIB_India]

PM-SETU: One Year of Transforming India’s ITIs

🔹 #PMSETU focuses on upgrading Government 1000 #ITIs through a Hub-and-Spoke model and industry-aligned training

🔹 The scheme also provides for capacity augmentation of five NSTIs through National Centres of Excellence. Industry participation is incorporated through Strategic Investment Plans, Special Purpose Vehicles and Anchor Industry Partners

🔹 The scheme introduces new-age courses covering emerging technologies and occupations. International partnerships support advanced skilling at selected NSTIs

🔹 The initiative has also expanded implementation across States and Union Territories through State Steering Committees and industry participation. Its one-year progress includes the identification of 850 ITIs and approval of 14 ITI clusters. Planned skill labs further extend vocational exposure to students

Read here to know more: https://t.co/YohVJ39KZt

[DD News @DDNewslive]

#CharchaMe | How is PM-SETU expanding new-age, industry-aligned courses such as AI to benefit youth nationwide?

@JayantKrishnaIN, Former CEO, National Skill Development Corporation, discusses.

Watch Full Program: https://t.co/X3qak3sAzV

@MSDESkillIndia #CharchaMeOnDD #PMSETU #SkillDevelopment #ITIUpgradation #SkillIndia

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary.

Guided by his ideals of self-reliance and empowerment, PM-SETU is connecting youth with industry-led skilling opportunities to build a stronger, skilled India.

#GandhiJayanti #PMSETU #SkillIndia #ViksitBharat

[PM-SETU @pm_setu]

The 5-day Training of Trainers Programmes for Electrician & Turner trades under PM-SETU scheme concluded at NSTI Kanpur, strengthening technical competencies and industry-aligned training practices among ITI instructors.
#PMSETU #ToT #ITIs
@KanpurNsti @mygovindia @prasarbharati

[Skill India @MSDESkillIndia]

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship convened a National Conference of Skill Secretaries under the PRAGATI initiative.

Discussions focused on accelerating implementation, strengthening industry partnerships, promoting peer learning and aligning skilling with hyperlocal opportunities.

The collective endeavour is to modernise ITIs, expand quality apprenticeships and create meaningful pathways to employment for India’s youth.

#PRAGATI #PMSETU #NAPS #SkillIndia #ViksitBharat