Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has introduced a new scheme, Utkarsh ITI Yojana, for upgradation of state-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
The Skill Development and Technical Education Department of the state government has issued a notification in this regard.
As per the notification, as many as five government it is in the state will be upgraded under the Utkarsh ITI Yojana.
The five ITIs sel
ected for upgradation are located in Rourkela, Balangir, Ambaguda in Koraput, Puri and Rajkanika in Kendrapada.
“This scheme aims to upgrade government ITIs by strengthening the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) ecosystem in the state. Five government ITIs will be upgraded under the Utkrash ITI Yojana,” the notification said.
These Utkarsh ITIs will be equipped with improved physical infrastructure, modern training equipment, smart classrooms, digital learning systems and industry-relevant trades aligned with current and emerging skill requirements, said the department.
The scheme aims to ensure equitable access to quality vocational education across regions, strengthen industry alignment and develop a skilled workforce responsive to technological advancements and evolving labour-market demands, it added.