Uttar Pradesh expands ITIs, ramps up skill training with Rs 3,634 crore upgrade

Published 9 July 2026 · india

Uttar Pradesh is expanding its vocational training network and upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) as part of a broader push to build an industry-ready workforce

Uttar Pradesh is expanding its vocational training network and upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) as part of a broader push to build an industry-ready workforce. The state has 286 government-run ITIs and more than 3,000 private institutes, making it one of the country's largest vocational training ecosystems. The institutes offer technical and non-technical courses aimed at preparing students for jobs in manufacturing, engineering, automotive and other industrial sectors. Read Full Story The ITIs operate under the State Council for Vocational Training, Uttar Pradesh (SCVTUP) and follow standards set by the Directorate General of Training under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Students can enroll in a range of trades, including electrician, fitter, welder, motor mechanic, turner, machinist and computer operator and programming assistant (COPA), among others.

MODERNISATION PUSH To upgrade vocational education, the Uttar Pradesh government has partnered with Tata Technologies Ltd to modernise government ITIs across the state. In the first phase, 149 government ITIs were equipped with new machinery, digital infrastructure and updated training facilities designed to meet the needs of Industry 4.0. The state Cabinet has now approved the modernisation of another 62 government ITIs under the same partnership. The institutes will receive new laboratories and advanced technical infrastructure, with training to be offered through 11 long-term and 23 short-term industry-focused courses. The project involves an investment of more than Rs 3,634 crore. Tata Technologies will contribute about Rs 2,851 crore, while the Uttar Pradesh government will provide over Rs 783 crore.

According to the state government, the upgraded institutes are expected to benefit around 12,500 students each year through long- and short-term training programmes. To support the expansion, the government has approved the engagement of 1,065 personnel, including 171 workshop instructors and 894 trainers. Five Centres for Innovation and Incubation are also being set up within the ITI network to promote advanced technical education, innovation and entrepreneurship. INDUSTRY-FOCUSED TRAINING Officials say the initiative is intended to align vocational education with changing industry requirements by updating infrastructure, revising curricula and increasing industry participation. The revamped training programmes are expected to improve employability by equipping students with skills relevant to emerging technologies and modern manufacturing processes.