# PM-SETU ITI Clusters Upgrade Begins

> Government starts upgrading six PM-SETU ITI clusters in two months with 20 more in pipeline.
- Title: PM-SETU ITI Clusters Upgrade Begins · Financialexpress
- Summary: Government starts upgrading six PM-SETU ITI clusters in two months with 20 more in pipeline.
- Keywords: pm-setu, iti clusters, vocational training, industry partnerships, sips, government itis, Financialexpress
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education-work-on-six-pm-setu-iti-clusters-to-start-in-two-months-20-more-in-pipeline-4378803
- Author: Manu Kaushik
- Published: 2026-11-06T14:31:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pm-setu, iti clusters, vocational training, industry partnerships, sips, government itis, business, money, news
## PM-SETU Scheme Upgrade
The government plans to upgrade at least six clusters of public-sector ITIs under the PM-SETU scheme within two months.
## 15 Approved SIPs, 20 in Pipeline
The National Steering Committee approved 15 strategic investment plans (SIPs) with another 20 expected to be completed over the next couple of months.
## Cluster Structure
Each cluster typically comprises five ITIs, one hub and four spokes, covered by one SIP.
## Industry Partnerships
Major companies like Jindal Steel, Apollo MedSkills, and Tata Steel have joined the initiative, taking clusters in Haryana, Odisha, and Hyderabad.
## Funding Structure
The central government contributes 50% of investment, states 33%, and industry partners around 17%, with industry holding 51% stake in SPVs.
## SPV Incorporation
An SPV for the Bhiwadi cluster has been incorporated, with Rajasthan government and H.G. Infra Engineering as shareholders.
## Next Steps
Industry partners will prepare annual operating plans after SPV incorporation to begin upgrading infrastructure within clusters.
## Key takeaway

India's government will upgrade six public-sector ITI clusters under PM-SETU scheme within two months, with 20 additional clusters in pipeline to enhance vocational training infrastructure.