Lakshadweep: Department of Training (Skill Development & Entrepreneurship), Government Industrial Training Institute Kavaratti, Union Territory of Lakshadweep invites Expression of Interest EOI from interested and eligible agencies for Upgradation of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Government ITI, Kavaratti, Lakshwadweep under Component I of the PM-SETU Scheme.
With rapid technological advancements, there is a continuous need to upgrade these institutions to ensure that the skilling and training of trainers remains aligned with current and future industry needs. It is envisaged to strengthen linkages with industry and include industry’s participation in the governance of these institutes, including participation in trainer training, course content development, and curriculum design based on changing market demands. The National Scheme for ITI Upgradation and Setting Up of National Centres of Ex for Skilling (NCoE) comprises two components:
- Component I: Upgradation of 1,000 government ITIs in a hub-and-spoke arrangement, and
- Component II: Capacity augmentation of five (5) NSTIs and setting up of 5 National Centres of Excellence (NCoEs) for skilling.
The purpose of this EOI is to gather information, feedback and inputs of the interested and eligible entities on the various aspects of the project, Recognizing the need for modernization and industry integration, the Government of Kavaratti, Lakshadweep under Component I of the PM-SETU Scheme.
India has launched the PM-SETU scheme to upgrade ITIs as well as National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) over five years (2025-2030) with a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore. PM-SETU has two components:
Component I – Upgradation of 1,000 Government ITIs: ITIs will be organized into hub-and-spoke clusters. Each cluster will have one upgraded Hub ITI and several Spoke ITIs. The goal is to strengthen infrastructure, introduce new trades, modernize curriculum, and integrate industry participation in governance and training. The implementation is industry-led, through SPVs formed by Anchor Industry Partners (AIPs) in partnership with Central and State Governments, fostering co-investment, curriculum co-creation and employment linkages.
Eligibility:
- Interested party should be valid entity under the applicable law
- Interested party should not be blacklisted by any central govt./ state govt./ PSU/ govt of India
- Interested party should have at least 150 employees on its payroll as of EOI due date
- Interested party should have minimum average annual turnover equal to or greater than INR 250 Crores in last 3 financial years preceding the EOI due date.
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Scope of work:
Selected partners are expected to bring strategic leadership, co-investment, technical know-how and long-term commitment (5 years) toward upgrading ITI for vocational education. The responsibilities and activities expected from the Anchor Industry Partner include, but are not limited to:
A. Governance and Strategic Leadership
- Participation as a member of the SPV
- Prepare the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP), including HR structure and training roadmap, infrastructure development blueprint, and annual work plans.
- Serve on sub-committees (e.g., Curriculum, Infrastructure, Placement) as required.
B. Financial Contribution and Revenue Models
- Contribution of a minimum of 17% of the infrastructure cost for the upgradation of Hub-ITI. (Note: According to the PM-SETU guidelines Union Territories without legislature the Centre: UT: Industry ratio is 83%: 0%: 17% (no UT share))
- Contribution towards training programs, innovation labs or incubation centres.
- Participation in revenue generation models, including:
- Paid training and consulting services
- Use of shared infrastructure/labs for upskilling
- Industry-paid assessment, certifications, or micro-credentials
C. Co-Design and Delivery of Training
- Co-develop long-term and short-term training programs based on:
- Industry-aligned curriculum
- NSQF/QP-NOS frameworks
- Modular, blended and job-linked formats
- Integrate on-the-job training (OJT), apprenticeships alignment with local demand for jobs.
D. Infrastructure Design and Lab Setup
- Advise and Execute in developing:
- Sector-specific labs, tools, simulators, digital classrooms
- Workshop design and layout plans
- Lab upgradation roadmap
- Provide access to industry training facilities for practical exposure, assessment, and internships.
E. Human Resource and Faculty Development
- Collaborate with DGT and NSTI to design and deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) programs (pre-service and in-service)
- Faculty immersion/sabbatical in industry
- Pedagogy enhancement sessions
F. Employment, Placement, and Incubation Support
- Facilitate in Employment and Placement through:
- Job placements for ITIs graduates
- Internships and apprenticeships with participating companies
G. Outreach and Branding
- Inclusive design- Open and accessible to all demographics, including women, rural youth, PwDs and underserved groups.
- Co-create branding and outreach strategies for the ITI, including:
- Participation in skill fairs and summits
- Job/Placement Fairs,
- Employer and youth engagement campaigns
- Branding of labs or training programmes
H. Institutional Sustainability and Long-Term Engagement
- Commit to multi-year partnership (minimum 5 years) with annual review mechanisms.
- Participate in resource mobilization, capacity building and long-term planning for sustainability of the model
I. Government Support
- DGT under MSDE on behalf of UTLA will provide:
- A maximum of 83% of the expenditure shall be borne by the Central Government.
- Policy and administrative support through DGT and UTLA, including, leveraging the infrastructure, managerial support, teacher and training resources on mutually defined terms and conditions.
- Handholding for regulatory approvals and curriculum alignment.
- Autonomy provided to the SPV for running III as per the scheme guidelines
Important Dates:
Pre-EOI Meeting: 24 April 2026
Last Date for Queries: 30 April 2026
Last Date for Submission: 02 May 2026, 03:00 PM IST
