PM SETU Will Empower Youth with Future-Ready Skills: Odisha CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday hailed the launch of the PM Skill Enhancement, Training, and Upgradation (PM SETU) scheme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing it as a landmark initiative to empower students with future-ready skills and strengthen the nation’s skill ecosystem.

Calling the ₹60,000 crore scheme transformative, Majhi said PM SETU will modernize and upgrade Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country, aligning them with advanced trades, global industry standards, and modern infrastructure. He stressed that the initiative will not only enhance youth employability but also foster entrepreneurship and support India’s long-term development goals.

Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister, stating: “The scheme ensures that the youth of Odisha and India are ready to meet evolving global demands and excel on international platforms.”

Majhi also echoed the Prime Minister’s view that ITIs serve as “workshops for building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat”, adding that with upgraded facilities, Odisha’s youth will become a vital part of India’s skilled workforce, contributing to a self-reliant, globally competitive, and Viksit Bharat.

The Chief Minister underlined that the scheme represents a decisive step towards a brighter future, enabling India’s youth to emerge as strong pillars of national growth in the global arena.