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The Delhi government has launched a major initiative to transform industrial training institutes into modern tech hubs. Minister Sirsa announced this ambitious Rs 170 crore programme at the Regional Conference of Skill Ministers. The upgradation will include smart classrooms, simulation labs and industry-aligned curriculum. This initiative aims to create job creators rather than job seekers among Delhi's youth.

Key Points: Delhi Minister Sirsa Announces Rs 170 Crore ITI Upgradation Programme

  • Rs 170 crore programme to upgrade 15 government ITIs in Delhi
  • Integration of EV, AI and robotics into ITI curriculum
  • Three hub institutes to guide spoke ITIs on industry linkages
  • Special Purpose Vehicles for transparent fund management between Centre and state
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Rs 170 crore ITI upgradation in Delhi a top priority: Industries Minister Sirsa

Delhi government transforms 15 ITIs into tech-rich Centres of Excellence with Rs 170 crore investment, integrating AI, robotics and green energy into curriculum.

"Delhi's upgraded ITIs will equip our youth with 21st-century competencies so that they graduate as job-creators, not just job-seekers. - Manjinder Singh Sirsa"

New Delhi/Chandigarh, Aug 28

The Delhi government on Thursday announced a Rs 170 crore programme to transform 15 government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into technology-rich Centres of Excellence, aligned with the Union government’s Rs 60,000 crore National Scheme for ITI Upgradation.

Speaking at the Regional Conference of Skill Ministers hosted by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in Chandigarh, Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said: “Under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s effective guidance, we are marrying world-class infrastructure with same-day approvals and digital transparency.”

He said: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for ‘Skill, Scale, Speed and Samman’ is our guiding compass. Delhi’s upgraded ITIs will equip our youth with 21st-century competencies so that they graduate as job-creators, not just job-seekers.”

Sirsa said that the Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE) headed by Higher Education, Training and Technical Education Minister Ashish Sood, will act as the nodal agency for implementation for the project.

He also noted: “Previous governments deliberately delayed the Central government’s welfare schemes, due to which the people of Delhi threw them out of power and trusted the Modi Model of Governance.”

“By integrating EV, AI, Robotics and Green Energy modules into ITI curriculum, we are creating the launchpad for our youth to make Delhi and Bharat future-ready,” he added.

Sirsa said ITI Pusa (Central Delhi), ITI Shahdara (East Delhi) and ITI Mangolpuri (North-West Delhi) will serve as hub institutes, each guiding up to four spoke ITIs on infrastructure, faculty development and industry linkages.

Special Purpose Vehicles will pool contributions from the Centre, the Delhi government and anchor-industry partners, ensuring transparent, milestone-based fund release, he said.

Smart classrooms, simulation labs and blended-learning content will be introduced alongside mandatory internships and apprenticeship-enabled diploma pathways, said Sirsa.

Alongside ITI transformation, Delhi is building an ecosystem of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) at ITIs in Dheerpur, Mayur Vihar, and Pusa, where students are being trained in Industrial Automation, Robotics and Advanced Welding, he said.

Under PM Vishwakarma Yojana, over 1,300 artisans have already received verified training across Delhi ITIs, while outreach programmes like Jan Shikshan Sansthan in Jahangirpuri have benefited 1,000 plus women at the doorstep level, said Sirsa.

Delhi’s Model Career Centre at Pusa has registered more than 7,000 youth, with 2,122 already placed through partnerships with companies.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative! But I hope they focus equally on quality of training and faculty development. Just having smart classrooms won't help if teachers aren't trained to handle new technology.
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Aman W
As someone who passed out from ITI Shahdara 5 years back, I can tell you our labs had equipment from the 90s. This upgradation is long overdue! Hope they include proper industry exposure too.
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Neha E
Good to see women being included through programs like Jan Shikshan Sansthan. Skill development should reach every section of society. More power to our sisters! 💪
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Vikram M
While the initiative is good, I'm concerned about the political blame game. Previous govt, current govt - just focus on delivering quality education without making it political. Our youth deserve better than this constant finger-pointing.
Karthik V
The hub-spoke model with industry partnerships is smart thinking. Hope they maintain transparency in fund utilization as promised. Looking forward to seeing actual results on ground! 👍

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