The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized an Industry Interaction on the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through upgraded ITIs) scheme
The event took place on June 3, 2026
The venue was the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
The focus was on the Rajasthan cluster, specifically the Bhiwadi industrial hub
Bhiwadi is described as among North India's fastest-growing manufacturing regions
Key industries in the cluster include automotive, engineering, electronics, logistics, and emerging green industries
The program included a detailed presentation on the PM-SETU Scheme
The event featured industry deliberations and consultations
Objective was to identify actionable pathways for effective implementation of PM-SETU
The consultation was chaired by Shri Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, co-chaired the consultation
PM-SETU aims to reduce recruitment and training costs for industry while improving employment outcomes for youth
The approach is expected to directly benefit CSR beneficiaries and promote inclusive growth
Industries were suggested to collaborate with universities as knowledge partners to strengthen training frameworks
There was emphasis on transforming Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into centres of experiential learning
Modern infrastructure including sports facilities was highlighted as necessary for ITIs to function as holistic 'finishing schools'
