The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recently conducted a high-level review meeting with the government of Rajasthan to evaluate ongoing skilling initiatives and enhance employability outcomes in the state. Chaired by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the meeting included key officials like Col Rajyavardhan Rathore, Rajasthan’s Minister for Industry and Commerce.
The review meeting, held at Kaushal Bhawan, emphasized strengthening collaboration between the Centre and the state across various flagship programs. Rajasthan, known for its extensive Industrial Training Institute (ITI) network comprising 1,537 ITIs, has been a significant partner in India’s skilling ecosystem. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0, more than 3.14 lakh candidates have been trained in the state, with over 2.50 lakh successfully certified.
Rajasthan has actively engaged in apprenticeship programs under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), with over 1.04 lakh apprentices across 1,211 establishments. The state has also made progress in assessing artisans under PM Vishwakarma and enrolling candidates in Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) across nine districts.
The meeting discussed the establishment of two Skill India International Centres (SIIC) in Rajasthan and the implementation of the PM Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme. Rajasthan has identified key ITI clusters in various districts to align training with regional industrial demands, aiming to skill 20 lakh youth in modern trades over five years under PM-SETU.
