National Scheme for ITI Upgradation Approved
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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BEFORE: ITI modernization was often fragmented with limited domestic budgetary allocations. NOW: A dedicated, massive Rs 60,000 crore Centrally Sponsored Scheme with backing from both the World Bank and ADB ensures sustained financial support.
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BEFORE: The curriculum and infrastructure in most state-run ITIs catered heavily to legacy manufacturing and traditional trades. NOW: 1,000 ITIs will be heavily upgraded, and five National Centres of Excellence will be created to focus on advanced, future-ready skills demanded by modern industries.
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BEFORE: Vocational education often operated in silos, separated from global best practices. NOW: International co-financing and the creation of targeted Centres of Excellence aim to elevate Indian vocational training frameworks to global industry standards.
Prelims Angle
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Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)With reference to the newly approved scheme for ITI upgradation, consider the following statements: 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme funded entirely by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. 2. The scheme will be co-financed by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?