(THE GIST OF PIB) PM-SETU Scheme

(DECEMBER-2025)

Recently, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has invited industry leaders to participate in the PM-SETU scheme.

Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched to strengthen India’s vocational training ecosystem.
It aims to modernise the ITI ecosystem by upgrading 1000 government ITIs across India into modern, industry-aligned training institutions
Implementation: It is implemented as a hub-and-spoke model.
Each hub will be equipped with advanced infrastructure, innovation and incubation centres, production units, training of trainer facilities, and placement services, while the spokes will extend access and outreach.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Introduce new, demand-driven courses and revamp existing ones in collaboration with industry;
Special Purpose Vehicles: Set up Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) with credible Anchor Industry Partners to manage clusters and ensure outcome-based training;
Create pathways for long-term diplomas, short-term courses, and executive programs;
Strengthen 5 National Skill Training Institutes in – Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Telangana), Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Ludhiana (Punjab), as Centres of Excellence with global partnerships.
The initiative is backed by global co-financing from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.