Andhra Pradesh has become the first state in India to secure approval for a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) under the PM-SETU scheme.
The SIP for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster was submitted by Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India and approved by the National Steering Committee (NSC) during its 3rd meeting convened by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in New Delhi.
This marks the first-ever SIP approval under PM-SETU, making Andhra Pradesh the pioneer in operationalising industry partnership-led ITI reforms.
Key Highlights
- Andhra Pradesh becomes the first state to onboard an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) under PM-SETU
- Sets the stage for industry-led management of government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
- Focus on transforming ITIs into:
- Outcome-oriented institutions
- Industry-aligned skill centres
- The initiative aims to:
- Align training with evolving workforce requirements
- Improve employability and job-readiness
Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster- Pilot Model
- The Visakhapatnam cluster will act as a pilot project for:
- Future state-industry collaborations
- Industry-driven vocational training reforms
- Expected outcomes:
- Better alignment with labour market needs
- Strengthening vocational education ecosystem
- Replication model for other states
Significance
- A major step toward industry-integrated skilling ecosystem
- Demonstrates a shift from government-run to industry-managed ITIs
- Encourages public-private partnership (PPP) in skill development
- Provides a scalable model for nationwide adoption
About PM-SETU Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs
Key Features
- Outlay: ₹60,000 crore
- Coverage: Transformation of 1,000 Government ITIs
- Model: Industry-led Hub-and-Spoke model
Objectives
- Modernise infrastructure of ITIs
- Strengthen industry engagement
- Improve employability outcomes
- Establish National Centres of Excellence (NCoEs) in high-growth sectors
- Build a future-ready workforce for: Advanced manufacturing and Emerging technologies