Union Government Scales Up PM-SETU Scheme Across 200 ITI Clusters
The committee sanctioned Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth Rs 1,237.58 crore to upgrade five specific ITI clusters located in Telangana, Gujarat, and Odisha.
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has secured the distinction of being the first private sector player to get approval under this initiative.
The program relies on a Hub-and-Spoke blueprint, connecting 200 central Hub ITIs to a network of 800 dependent Spoke ITIs across India.
Exam Perspective: The integration of industry partners with government vocational institutes is designed to modernize infrastructure and significantly enhance youth employability in manufacturing.
Key Facts / Static GK
PM-SETU Launch Date: 4 October 2025
Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
Total Scheme Budget: Rs 60,000 crore over five years (Central Share: Rs 30,000 Cr; State Share: Rs 20,000 Cr; Industry Share: Rs 10,000 Cr)
NSC Chairperson: Debashree Mukherjee (Secretary, MSDE)
Practice Quiz — 10 July 2026
Q1. Which of the following states recently became the sixth state in India to achieve full literacy under the ULLAS initiative?
Q2. Which foreign insurance company is set to become the first to acquire 100% ownership in an Indian life insurance joint venture?
Q3. Who has been appointed to chair the newly formed NCW Expert Committee reviewing IVF and ART regulations in India?
Q4. Which of the following has become the first-ever fruit from Haryana to secure an exclusive Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Q5. With reference to the PM-SETU scheme, consider the following statements: 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. 2. The Hub-and-Spoke model of the scheme involves 200 Hub ITIs and 800 Spoke ITIs. 3. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India is the first private company to receive approval under this scheme. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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