New Delhi: The government on Friday approved five strategic investment plans worth Rs 1,194.92 crore for industrial training institute (ITI) clusters across Maharashtra, Odisha and Jammu & Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs scheme.

With these approvals, the cumulative investment approved under the scheme has reached Rs 3,687 crore to date to help transform ITIs into modern, industry-aligned and future-ready skill institutions. The projects will focus on modernising infrastructure, introducing industry-aligned courses, strengthening trainer capacity, enhancing industry engagement and improving employability outcomes for the youth, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) said in a statement.