ITI Chalo Abhiyan 2025: Skill Development in Uttar Pradesh

📘 What is ITI Chalo Abhiyan?

The ‘ITI Chalo Abhiyan’ is a statewide campaign initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Government on May 12, 2025, aimed at increasing admissions to Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). It targets both rural and urban youth, preparing them for employment through vocational training aligned with industry standards.

📆 Launch Date and Initiative Highlights

• Launched: May 12, 2025
• Led by: Dr. Hariom, Principal Secretary, Vocational Education
• Reach: All 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh
• Target Audience: Students aged 14–25, school dropouts, rural youth

🎯 Key Objectives of the Campaign

• Increase ITI admissions by 40% for the 2025–26 session
• Provide industry-relevant skills
• Facilitate direct job placements
• Promote inclusive education for backward and minority groups

🌐 Supporting National Missions

The campaign complements key national policies:

• Make in India – Focusing on boosting local manufacturing
• Digital India – Creating a digitally empowered workforce

By offering courses in fields like automation, robotics, and EV tech, the campaign builds a bridge between national goals and grassroots capacity.

🛠️ Strategic Implementation Framework

👨‍💼 Role of Dr. Hariom and the Vocational Education Department

Dr. Hariom’s leadership ensures:

• Seamless coordination among district officials
• Industry partnerships and curriculum revamp
• Weekly monitoring of outcomes and progress

🏘️ Grassroots Involvement

• Village heads (Pradhans) mobilize youth at the local level
• Block Development Officers (BDOs) run awareness campaigns
• Gram Sabha meetings focus on ITI opportunities

🏢 District-Level Coordination

Each District Magistrate (DM) is responsible for:

• Holding enrollment drives in government schools
• Organizing roadshows in Tier 2 and 3 towns
• Ensuring maximum community engagement

📣 Extensive Public Awareness Drive

📺 Use of Print, Digital, and Outdoor Media

• 5,000+ banners installed across 75 districts
• 2,00,000 WhatsApp messages sent via school groups
• 300+ radio ads aired daily on All India Radio and FM stations

🏫 School and Panchayat Campaigns

• Posters displayed in 14,000+ government schools
• ITI career talks organized in 3,200 Panchayat Bhawans
• Teachers and school inspectors conduct parent sessions

🏫 Modernization of Government ITIs

149 Government ITIs are being upgraded in partnership with Tata Technologies:

• Smart classrooms
• 3D simulation labs
• IoT-enabled equipment
• Wi-Fi and CCTV-enabled campuses

Each ITI is now equipped to handle next-gen skill development.

🤝 Tata Technologies Partnership: Transforming Technical Education

📚 11 Long-Term Industry Courses Offered

Course Name	Duration	Industry Demand
Mechatronics	1 Year	High
Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology	1 Year	Very High
CNC Programming	6 Months	Moderate
Advanced Manufacturing	1 Year	High
Automation & Robotics	1.5 Years	Very High
3D Printing	6 Months	Growing
Industrial Electronics	1 Year	High
CAD/CAM Design	1 Year	Very High
Product Lifecycle Management	6 Months	Niche
Embedded Systems	1 Year	High
Data Analytics for Manufacturing	1 Year	Emerging

🧩 Skills Aligned with Market Demands

• Real-time project experience
• Soft skill & communication modules
• Industry internships & certifications

📈 MoUs and Job Creation

The Vocational Education Department has:

• Signed 22 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
• Facilitated job placements for 27,000+ youth
• Partnered with companies such as:
  • L&T
  • Bharat Electronics
  • Hero MotoCorp
  • Havells India
  • Tata Power

👥 Course Enrollment & Participation Numbers

Metric	Value (2025 Target)
Total Government ITIs Involved	305
Private ITIs Participating	1,012
Seats Available for 2025–26 Session	2,80,000+
Expected Admissions (by August 2025)	2,20,000+
Enrollment Growth Compared to 2024	38% increase

🌍 Benefits for Urban & Rural Youth

• Rural Students:
  • Localized training centers reduce migration
  • Skills relevant to rural industry clusters
• Urban Students:
  • Job-ready skills for fast-growing industrial sectors
  • Career switching or upskilling opportunities
• Girls & Minorities:
  • Reserved seats and stipends
  • Safe residential facilities

📊 Economic Impact of ITI Graduates

• Each ITI graduate can earn ₹12,000–₹25,000/month
• Over 1.2 million ITI graduates in UP by 2027
• Potential GDP contribution: ₹18,000 crore annually

📊 Data Snapshot Table

Key Highlights	Value
ITIs Modernized	149
Long-Term Courses Introduced	11
MoUs Signed with Industries	22
Jobs Secured So Far	27,000+
Awareness Events Conducted	3,500+
Students Targeted in Campaign	4.5 Lakh+
Investment in Modernization (INR)	₹500+ crore

🔗 Sources & References

• UP Vocational Education Dept – Official Portal
• Tata Technologies Skills Initiative
• Make in India Mission
• Digital India Mission
• NSDC Skill India Dashboard

🏁 Conclusion: A Skilled Uttar Pradesh

The ITI Chalo Abhiyan 2025 is not just a skill development initiative it’s a transformative socio-economic strategy. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, industry-backed training, and job guarantees, Uttar Pradesh is poised to become a national leader in vocational education.

If you’re a student wondering what’s next, here’s the answer:
👉 Build your future with skills that pay — ITI Chalo!

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