Skill Development Workshop in Pune, 2026

Exam-Focused Notes on PM-Setu Industry Workshop

Event Overview

• Date: January 19, 2026
• Location: Pune, Maharashtra
• Organizer: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of Maharashtra
• Focus: Consultation workshop to discuss and implement PM-Setu initiative.

PM-Setu Initiative

• Full Name: PM-Setu (Prime Minister Skill Development and Employment Capacity Transformation through Advanced ITIs).
• Objective:
  • Create a globally competitive workforce ready for the future.
  • Modernize 1,000 government ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) via a hub-and-spoke approach.
• Components:
  • 200 hub ITIs to be provided with advanced infrastructure and training facilities.
  • 800 spoke ITIs to expand training in districts.

Participation and Structure

• Over 50 eligible companies from sectors including manufacturing, textiles, automotive, FMCG, electronics, oil & gas, and renewable energy are expected to participate.
• The consultation aims to increase industry participation and provide clarity on industry-oriented execution frameworks.

Leadership

• The consultation will be chaired by:
  • Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of MSDE
  • Manisha Verma, Additional Chief Secretary, Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department, Maharashtra.

Key Features of PM-Setu Scheme

• Management: ITIs will remain government-owned but managed by industries to enable demand-driven training and apprenticeships.
• Outcomes:
  • Reduction in recruitment costs, increased productivity, and alignment with industry standards.
  • Enhancements in curriculum, teaching methodologies, and faculty skill development.

State Engagement

• Preliminary work has begun in states and union territories:
  • 29 states have identified early groups for the initiative.
  • 25 states have notified their state operation committees.
• Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are to be signed to formalize industry and institutional partnerships.

Economic Context

• The initiative is aligned with governmental efforts to strengthen vocational training and enhance employment capacity.
• It represents a strategic move to develop high-quality vocational institutions and adapt curricula to meet future job market demands.

Conclusion
The PM-Setu initiative marks a critical shift in India’s approach to skill development by creating structured partnerships between government and industry, ensuring that training programs meet real-time labor market needs, ultimately preparing the youth for opportunities in a developed India. The workshop serves as a significant platform for stakeholder engagement in this transformative journey.