Five ITIs selected for Utkarsh scheme in Odisha

Odisha government has decided to include as many as five government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the ‘Utkarsh ITI Scheme’. 

The selected ITIs are located at Rourkela, Bolangir, Ambaguda, Puri, and Rajkanika.

Under the scheme, infrastructure at these ITIs will be modernised to improve training facilities. The initiative aims to give priority to skill development of youth and enhance their employability through upgraded technical education and industry-oriented training.

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"The Government of Odisha in the Skill Development & Technical Education Department have been pleased to introduce and implement a new scheme called UTKARSH ITI Yojana (Scheme for Upgradation of ITIs as Zonal ITIs). This scheme aims to upgrade Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIS) by strengthening the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem in which 5 Government ITIs will be upgraded under the Utkarsh ITI Yojana," read the notification issued by the Skill Development and Technical Education Department of the Government of Odisha.

"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. 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," the notification added.