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Himachal Pradesh allocates over Rs 35 crore to revamp state ITIs
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 05:02 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has approved a budget of more than Rs 35 crore to modernise and upgrade its Industrial Training Institutes.
The state government of Himachal Pradesh announced a financial package exceeding Rs 35 crore aimed at overhauling its network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The allocation, disclosed in a recent press release, signals a focused effort to improve vocational education infrastructure across the state.\n\nThe funds are earmarked for comprehensive upgrades, including renovation of classrooms, procurement of modern equipment, and enhancement of training facilities to meet current industry standards. Officials indicated that the overhaul will address long‑standing gaps in skill development and align curricula with emerging sector needs.\n\nAuthorities expect the investment to boost enrollment, improve job readiness among trainees, and ultimately contribute to the state's economic growth by supplying a skilled workforce to local industries.