Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from interested and eligible organizations as Industry Partners to modernize 10 ITIs across Hub and Spoke Clusters in Karnataka under Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme.
Location of ITIs:
- Peenya, Tumkur Road Cluster
- Kalaburagi Cluster
Sectors To Focus:
- Electronics and Aerospace
- Automotive and EVs
- Digital Infrastructure and and Cybersecurity
- Electrical and Renewable Energy
- Advanced Manufacturing and Automation
- IT & Software Services
- Drones and Emerging Technologies
- Welding, Textiles and Maintenance Trades
- Apparel
- Cement, Ceramics and Industrial Utilities
Why should you partner?
An Anchor Industry Partner will be participating in
- Leading Karnataka’s skill transformation in high growth sectors
- Hold 51% leadership in the SPV with complete academic and operational autonomy
- Collaborate on industry aligned and emerging tech programs
- Build advanced labs, simulators and digital training centres
- Access skilled youth across multi district catchments
- Co-invest with 17% contribution and 83% government funding
- Direct impact on placements, apprenticeships and OJT pipelines
Last Date for Submission: 24 December 2025
