Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Haryana Approves Rs 2,892-Crore ITI Upgrade Plan
The Haryana government has approved a big plan to upgrade 60 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state.
This plan costs Rs 2,892 crore and is part of a central government scheme called PM-SETU.
The upgrades will happen in 12 clusters, with three expected to be ready by 2026-27.
Private companies will help manage these clusters, and they will share the costs with the central and state governments.
The goal is to make the training more industry-focused and help ITI graduates find jobs more easily.
The government is working quickly to make this plan a success.
Haryana government approves Rs 2,892-crore plan to upgrade 60 ITIs under PM-SETU scheme.
Upgrades will be executed in 12 hub-and-spoke clusters, with three targeted for 2026-27.
Private industry partners will manage clusters through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) with a 51% equity stake.
Funding will be shared among the Centre (50%), state (33%), and industry partners (17%).
Haryana proposes a Rs 1,176-crore state contribution over five years, pending approval from the State Finance Commission.
- Who
- Haryana government and the central government under the PM-SETU scheme
- What
- Upgrade of 60 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Haryana
- When
- Approval granted on Monday; implementation to start with three clusters by 2026-27
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- To modernize vocational training and align with the national vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047
Government and Industry Support
Potential Implementation Challenges
Funding and Implementation
Government and Industry Support
The government and industry partners are optimistic about the successful implementation of the project, citing the strategic investment plan and the industry-led model.
Potential Implementation Challenges
There may be challenges in meeting the financial obligations and timelines, especially given the need for approval from the State Finance Commission.
- Total Cost
- Rs 2,892 crore
- Number of ITIs to be Upgraded
- 60
- Funding Ratio
- Centre: 50%, State: 33%, Industry: 17%
- State's Financial Contribution
- Rs 1,176 crore over five years
- Industry Partner's Equity Stake
- 51%
- Government's Equity Stake
- 49% (split equally between Centre and State)
- Proposed Clusters Identified
- 7 out of 12
- RFPs Floated
- 5 locations