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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt outlines Rs 60,000 crore ITI reform at Skill Milan; 5 NSTIs to become centres of excellence
Minister Jayant Chaudhary spearheaded Skill Milan MUMBAI: The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary , led a significant meeting called Skill Milan with directors of five National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) chosen for elevation to National Centres of Excellence under the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation, as approved by Union Cabinet on May 7, 2025. The interaction focused on aligning these institutions to enhance India's skill development framework. The primary focus was on upgrading these five NSTIs to increase the pool of qualified instructors. These establishments will be enhanced to provide standardised training for instructors. As National Centres of Excellence (NCoEs), these institutions will address specific sector requirements whilst serving as crucial components of the recently approved Rs 60,000 crore scheme. Chaudhary described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to transform India's technical training landscape, creating institutions that address current and future workforce requirements. "These NSTIs will set the pace of skill development in India," said Chaudhary. "We must move beyond infrastructure and focus on institutional excellence—by embedding work-based learning, training of high-quality instructors, and close industry collaboration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo These Centres should become the anchors of innovation, employability, and global competitiveness in technical training." The discussion emphasised developing these institutions around industry requirements, focusing on sectors like Automotive, Manufacturing, Textile and emerging skills including Artificial Intelligence, EV and advanced manufacturing. The centres aim to promote entrepreneurship, research, and continuous learning, offering comprehensive pathways from certificate to advanced diploma levels aligned with the National Credit Framework. The Minister stressed the importance of industry involvement in NSTI development, emphasising coordination with State Governments to ensure partnerships remain locally relevant and aligned with regional economic objectives. Representatives from the NSTIs in Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana presented their transformation plans. They discussed aligning curricula with local industries, enhancing instructor skills through international exposure, and establishing Industrial Collaboration Centres. Many highlighted the significance of residential facilities to attract quality faculty and students nationwide. The transformed NSTIs will receive academic, financial, and administrative autonomy under an enhanced governance structure. These institutions will serve as excellence hubs, supporting the broader ITI network through curriculum enhancement, teaching innovation and flexible entry-exit options for trainees. The Ministry confirmed its dedication to developing a future-ready workforce through comprehensive vocational education reforms. These Centres of Excellence will be instrumental in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt outlines Rs 60,000 crore ITI reform at Skill Milan; 5 NSTIs to become centres of excellence
Minister Jayant Chaudhary spearheaded Skill Milan MUMBAI: The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary , led a significant meeting called Skill Milan with directors of five National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) chosen for elevation to National Centres of Excellence under the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation, as approved by Union Cabinet on May 7, 2025. The interaction focused on aligning these institutions to enhance India's skill development framework. The primary focus was on upgrading these five NSTIs to increase the pool of qualified instructors. These establishments will be enhanced to provide standardised training for instructors. As National Centres of Excellence (NCoEs), these institutions will address specific sector requirements whilst serving as crucial components of the recently approved ₹60,000 crore scheme. Chaudhary described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to transform India's technical training landscape, creating institutions that address current and future workforce requirements. "These NSTIs will set the pace of skill development in India," said Chaudhary. "We must move beyond infrastructure and focus on institutional excellence—by embedding work-based learning, training of high-quality instructors, and close industry collaboration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo These Centres should become the anchors of innovation, employability, and global competitiveness in technical training." The discussion emphasised developing these institutions around industry requirements, focusing on sectors like Automotive, Manufacturing, Textile and emerging skills including Artificial Intelligence, EV and advanced manufacturing. The centres aim to promote entrepreneurship, research, and continuous learning, offering comprehensive pathways from certificate to advanced diploma levels aligned with the National Credit Framework. The Minister stressed the importance of industry involvement in NSTI development, emphasising coordination with State Governments to ensure partnerships remain locally relevant and aligned with regional economic objectives. Representatives from the NSTIs in Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana presented their transformation plans. They discussed aligning curricula with local industries, enhancing instructor skills through international exposure, and establishing Industrial Collaboration Centres. Many highlighted the significance of residential facilities to attract quality faculty and students nationwide. The transformed NSTIs will receive academic, financial, and administrative autonomy under an enhanced governance structure. These institutions will serve as excellence hubs, supporting the broader ITI network through curriculum enhancement, teaching innovation and flexible entry-exit options for trainees. The Ministry confirmed its dedication to developing a future-ready workforce through comprehensive vocational education reforms. These Centres of Excellence will be instrumental in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Cabinet allocate more funds to five IITs, new scheme for ITIs
The Union Cabinet, which met in Delhi on Wednesday (May 7, 2025), has decided to expand academic and infrastructure capacity of five new Indian institutes of Technology (IITs )— IIT Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, IIT Palakkad in Kerala, IIT Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, IIT Jammu in Jammu & Kashmir and IIT Dharwad in Karnataka. The total cost for the scheme is ₹11,828.79 crore for over a period of four years from 2025-26 to 2028-29 will be primarily used for phase B of construction. The Cabinet also approved a 'national scheme' for upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and the setting up of five National Centres of Excellence for skilling as a centrally sponsored scheme. The Cabinet also approved the creation of 130 faculty posts, at the level of professor, in these IlTs. 'Five new state-of-the-art research parks are also coming up to strengthen industry-academia linkage,' the Union government said in a release after the meeting. Student strength in these IITs will be increased by more than 6,500 in the next four years, with the enhancement of 1,364 students in the first year, 1,738 students in the second year, 1,767 students in the third year and 1,707 students in the fourth year across Under Graduate, Post Graduate and PhD programme put together. 'On completion of construction, these five IITs shall be able to cater to 13,687 students as against the current student strength of 7,111, i.e. an increase of 6,576 students,' the government said. Scheme for ITIs The national scheme for upgrading Industrial Training Institutes will have an outlay of ₹60,000 crore with a Central share ₹30,000 crore, States' share of ₹20,000 crore and industry share of ₹10,000 crore, with co-financing to the extent of 50% of Central share by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, equally. 'The scheme will focus on upgradation of 1,000 government ITIs in hub and spoke arrangement with industry aligned revamped trades (courses) and capacity augmentation of five National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), including setting up of five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling in these institutes. 'The Scheme aims to position existing ITIs as government-owned, industry-managed aspirational institutes of skills, in collaboration with State governments and industry. Over a five-year period, 20 lakh youth will be skilled through courses that address the human capital needs of industries,' the Government said.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Union cabinet approves Rs 60,000 crore ITI upgradation scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet, on Wednesday, also gave its go ahead to the setting up of five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling as a centrally sponsored scheme to be funded by Centre, states and the private sector. The scheme will focus on upgradation of 1,000 government ITIs in hub and spoke arrangement with industry aligned revamped trades and is expected to impart skills training to two million youth over the next five years. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The union cabinet, on Wednesday, gave its go ahead to the Rs 60,000 crore national scheme for industrial training institute ITI ) upgradation and the setting up of five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling as a centrally sponsored scheme to be funded by Centre, states and the private the scheme, the government expects to impart skills training to two million youth over a five-year period through courses that address the human capital needs of scheme is aimed at creating a pipeline of skilled workers aligned with industry demand, thereby addressing skill shortages in high-growth sectors such as electronics, automotive, and renewable energy, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat , with skilling as a key enabler to meet both current and future industry scheme, announced in Budget 2024-25 and Budget 2025-26, will see the central government contributing Rs 30,000 crore, states contributing Rs 20,000 crore and industry contributing Rs 10,000 crore, with co-financing to the extent of 50% of central share by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, equally, the government said in a per the statement, the scheme will focus on upgradation of 1,000 government ITIs in hub and spoke arrangement with industry aligned revamped trades (courses) and capacity augmentation of five National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), including setting up of five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling in these institutes.'The Scheme aims to position existing ITIs as government-owned, industry-managed aspirational institutes of skills, in collaboration with state governments and industry,' it said.'The scheme will focus on ensuring alignment between local workforce supply and industry demand, thereby facilitating industries, including MSMEs, in accessing employment-ready workers,' it has 14,615 ITIs across the country with 1.44 million candidates to the statement, the financial assistance provided under various schemes in the past was suboptimal to meet the full upgradation needs of ITIs, particularly in addressing growing investment requirements for infrastructure upkeep, capacity expansion, and the introduction of capital-intensive, new-age trades.'To overcome this, a need-based investment provision has been kept under the proposed scheme, allowing flexibility in fund allocation based on the specific infrastructure, capacity, and trade-related requirements of each institution,' it said.'The scheme will adopt an industry-led Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) model for an outcome-driven implementation strategy, making it distinct from previous efforts to improve the ITI ecosystem,' it the scheme, infrastructure upgradation for improved training of trainers (ToT) facilities will be undertaken in five National Skills Training Institutes (NSTIs) at Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and pre-service and in-service training will be provided to 50,000 trainers, it added.
