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PM-SETU steering committee approves ₹320 crore plan for the Kurukshetra ITI cluster

The National Steering Committee of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has approved a Strategic Investment Plan worth ₹320 crore for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster in Haryana, the ministry announced on 21 September 2026.
The approval is under the PM-SETU scheme for upgrading Industrial Training Institutes.
Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited will be the Anchor Industry Partner with the Government of Haryana.
The cluster follows the Hub-and-Spoke model, with Government ITI Kurukshetra as the hub and six spoke ITIs.
Cumulative investment sanctioned under PM-SETU has risen to ₹2,491 crore across 10 ITI clusters.

Kurukshetra cluster plan: ₹320 crore Cumulative PM-SETU sanction: ₹2,491 crore across 10 ITI clusters ITIs in cluster: seven Government ITIs
Why it matters for exams: Skilling schemes, ITI reform and the hub-and-spoke model are asked in economy and social-sector questions.
Kerala PSCUPSC

In plain words

PM-SETU Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs — A central scheme to upgrade government ITIs with industry partners.

ITI Industrial Training Institute — A vocational training institute that teaches trades to school leavers.

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