THE HUB AND SPOKE MODEL UNDER THE PM-SETU
THE HUB AND SPOKE MODEL UNDER THE PM-SETU
The selection of ITIs under Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) scheme is led by the respective State/UT Governments in consultation with industry, ensuring alignment with emerging skill needs and local industrial potential. Accordingly, States/UTs are required to submit proposals for upgradation in collaboration with industry partners. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has constituted National Steering Committee (NSC) chaired by Secretary, MSDE, an apex body to provide the overall vision for the scheme, facilitate broad policy direction, finalize operational guidelines, monitor, and conduct course correction. 32 States/UTs have constituted their State Steering Committee (SSC) led by Chief Secretary of the State/UT, an apex body at the State/UT level for guiding and overseeing the implementation of scheme. 15 States/UTs have floated their proposal for inviting the interest of industry. For selection of the industry partner to form Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) is required to be submitted in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Under the PM-SETU scheme industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) would lead the upgradation and be empowered to propose necessary interventions relating to curriculum redesign, training delivery models, infrastructure upgradation and industry exposure, in alignment with local industry needs and the Scheme guidelines. Directorate General of Training (DGT) has introduced 31 new age courses under CTS. List of these new age courses are given in Annexure-I.
Under the PM-SETU scheme, industry participation is envisaged through industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), wherein the Anchor Industry Partner holds majority management control and collaborates with the State Government in upgrading the selected ITIs. Through this institutional arrangement, industry partners are expected to introduce new-age courses aligned with industry requirements and facilitate industry-relevant training, including exposure to production environments and industry workplaces, thereby strengthening employability and skill alignment with emerging sectors. The upgraded ITIs are also intended to support pathways for employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, including opportunities in emerging sectors of the digital and creative economy.
Annexure-I
List of New Age Trades running in ITIs
S. No.
Trade Name
1
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technician
2
Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter
3
Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant
4
Advance CNC Machining Technician
5
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Programmer
6
Cyber Security Assistant
7
Data Annotation Assistant
8
Drone Pilot (Junior)
9
Drone Technician
10
Engineering Design Technician (Artisan Using Advanced Tool)
11
Fiber to Home Technician
12
Geo Informatics Assistant
13
Green Hydrogen Production Technician
14
Industrial Internet of Things (IloT) Technician
15
Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing
16
Information Technology
17
Internet of Things Technician (Smart Agriculture)
18
Internet of Things Technician (Smart City)
19
Internet of Things Technician (Smart Healthcare)
20
Manufacturing Process Control & Automation
21
Mechanic Electric Vehicle
22
Multimedia, Animation & Special Effects
23
Semiconductor Technician
24
Small Hydro Power Plant Technician
25
Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester
26
Software Testing Assistant
27
Solar Technician (Electrical)
28
Technician Mechatronics
29
Virtual Analysis and Designer – FEM (Finite
Element Method) (Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier)
30
Wind Plant Technician
31
5G Network Technician
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.