The Centre approves the pan-India expansion of the PM-SETU skilling programme, moving it beyond its pilot phase to cover all 200 identified ITI clusters. Multiple outlets report that the decision is made by the National Steering Committee, which clears the Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) under PM-SETU valued at ₹1,237.58 crore. The investments are described as industry-led and linked to modernisation and upgrade activities for industrial training institutes across the selected clusters.
The planned rollout is part of a larger scheme with an overall outlay of ₹60,000 crore, according to the reports. The cleared SIP amount is presented consistently across sources, with minor rounding differences (approximately ₹1,237–₹1,238 crore). The outlets also note that the approval includes the nationwide expansion across the full set of 200 ITI clusters rather than limiting implementation to earlier pilot locations.
Overall, the reporting focuses on the government’s clearance of both the scale-up to 200 clusters and the specific strategic investments earmarked for industry-led ITI upgrading under PM-SETU.
