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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major push to bridge India\u2019s skill gap by upgrading one ITI in every district into an AI-based training hub<\/strong> under a hub-and-spoke model. The initiative is aimed at preparing India\u2019s youth for an industry rapidly moving toward digital and AI-driven operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Hub-and-Spoke Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

India currently has 14,615 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)<\/strong>, of which 3,316 are government-run<\/a>. Under the new scheme, around 750 district-level ITIs<\/strong> will serve as hubs, receiving central funding to transform into AI-enabled training centres. These will be supported by nearby ITIs acting as spokes, ensuring a wider reach across states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This follows the Cabinet\u2019s approval in May of a \u20b960,000 crore plan<\/strong> to revamp 1,000 ITIs and establish five National Centres of Excellence<\/strong>, targeting training for over two million youth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridging the Skill Gap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the International Forum for Quality Management Symposium, Sitharaman stressed that while India is moving fast toward digital adoption, the shortage of skilled workers<\/strong> remains a key challenge. She highlighted that many graduates hold degrees but lack industry-ready grooming, making collaboration with the private sector critical to employability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry leaders from Bajaj Auto, ITC, HAL, and Hero MotoCorp<\/strong> are part of the National Steering Committee tasked with framing guidelines for upgrading India\u2019s skilling ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expanding Beyond ITIs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alongside ITI upgrades, the government is supporting AI research and training at IITs and the Indian Institute of Science<\/strong>. These centres of excellence are focusing on priority sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, urban development, space, and nuclear technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining infrastructure upgrades with industry collaboration, the initiative seeks to align skills training with real-world needs across sectors ranging from manufacturing to automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the new reforms, India aims to equip its youth with AI and digital skills<\/strong>, positioning them for global opportunities. The government\u2019s approach reflects a shift from traditional training to future-ready skilling<\/strong>, ensuring that India\u2019s demographic dividend translates into an innovation-driven workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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