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Andhra Pradesh Leads Vocational Training Overhaul
30 May
Summary
- First strategic investment plan approved under PM-SETU scheme.
- Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh gets key approval.
- ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India proposed the investment plan.
The National Steering Committee has approved the inaugural strategic investment plan for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh. This pivotal decision, made under the Rs 60,000 crore PM-SETU scheme and proposed by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, signifies a major milestone.
Andhra Pradesh has become the first state to operationalize an industry partnership within the PM-SETU framework. This initiative aims to transform Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into industry-managed, outcome-oriented institutions responsive to evolving workforce needs.
The scheme, a flagship government program, seeks to modernize 1,000 government ITIs via an industry-led Hub-and-Spoke model. It focuses on enhancing infrastructure, boosting industry engagement, improving employability, and establishing National Centres of Excellence to create a future-ready workforce.
With 32 states establishing their State Steering Committees, PM-SETU is entering a full-fledged, industry-led implementation phase. This progress indicates a deepening synergy between industry interests and state readiness for vocational training reforms.
