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NSC Approves ₹320 Crore under PM-SETU for Kurukshetra ITI Cluster in Haryana; Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited to Partner in Transformation of Seven ITIs

NSC Approves ₹320 Crore under PM-SETU for Kurukshetra ITI Cluster in Haryana; Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited to Partner in Transformation of Seven ITIs
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

The National Steering Committee of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship approved a ₹320 crore Strategic Investment Plan for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster in Haryana under the PM-SETU scheme. Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited will act as the Anchor Industry Partner for this cluster, which includes one Hub ITI and six Spoke ITIs. This approval brings the cumulative investment sanctioned under PM-SETU to ₹2,491 crore across 10 ITI clusters.

Why It Matters

This press release is relevant for competitive exams covering government schemes, skill development initiatives, and state-level infrastructure updates in Haryana.

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship's National Steering Committee approved a ₹320 crore plan for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster in Haryana. This project falls under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme.

Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited will partner with the Haryana government as the Anchor Industry Partner. The cluster consists of one Hub ITI in Kurukshetra and six Spoke ITIs, aiming to upgrade vocational training infrastructure and improve youth employment opportunities.

Key Points

  • The National Steering Committee approved a ₹320 crore Strategic Investment Plan for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster.
  • The project is part of the PM-SETU scheme under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
  • Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited is the Anchor Industry Partner for the Haryana cluster transformation.
  • The cumulative investment sanctioned under PM-SETU has reached ₹2,491 crore across 10 ITI clusters.
  • The Kurukshetra cluster comprises seven Government ITIs organised in a Hub-and-Spoke model.
  • Government ITI, Kurukshetra serves as the Hub ITI.
  • Spoke ITIs include institutes in Kurukshetra (Women), Kaithal, Kaithal (Women), Pehowa, Pabnawa, and Ambala City (Women).
  • PM-SETU has a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs nationwide.

Exam Angle

Scheme
PM-SETU
Investment approved
₹320 crore
State
Haryana
Anchor Industry Partner
Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited

A. ₹320 crore

Source: Press Information Bureau

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