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J&K CM thanks PM Modi for ₹475.41 crore PM‑SETU fund to upgrade ITI clusters
✍️ Kashmir Indepth
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:46 AM
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a central allocation of ₹475.41 crore under the PM‑SETU scheme to modernise the state’s ITI clusters.
Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister publicly thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a central investment of ₹475.41 crore under the PM‑SETU (Prime Minister – Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) scheme. The funding is earmarked to upgrade and modernise the state’s Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters, aiming to enhance skill‑training infrastructure.
The CM highlighted that the infusion of resources will enable the renovation of existing facilities, procurement of advanced equipment, and introduction of new vocational programmes aligned with industry needs. He said the move reflects the central government’s commitment to boosting employment opportunities for youth in the region.
The PM‑SETU allocation forms part of a broader national effort to strengthen skill development across states. While details of the implementation schedule were not disclosed, officials indicated that the upgrade work will commence shortly, targeting key ITI clusters across Jammu and Kashmir.
The CM highlighted that the infusion of resources will enable the renovation of existing facilities, procurement of advanced equipment, and introduction of new vocational programmes aligned with industry needs. He said the move reflects the central government’s commitment to boosting employment opportunities for youth in the region.
The PM‑SETU allocation forms part of a broader national effort to strengthen skill development across states. While details of the implementation schedule were not disclosed, officials indicated that the upgrade work will commence shortly, targeting key ITI clusters across Jammu and Kashmir.