The Principal Secretary of Uttar Pradesh’s Skill Development Department provided an overview of the state’s performance, reporting the training of over 24.73 lakh candidates under PMKVY. Under the new PMKVY 4.0 initiative, over 93,000 individuals have enrolled in cutting-edge job roles such as Drone Service Technician, AI – Machine Learning Engineer, Electric Vehicle Service Technician, and Solar PV Installer.

In support of traditional artisans, PM Vishwakarma has enabled the training of nearly 1.08 lakh craftspeople through 405 training centres across the state. To encourage entrepreneurship, over 450 Entrepreneurship Awareness Programs and 145 Entrepreneurship Development Programs have been conducted.

A major point of discussion was the National ITI Upgradation Scheme, which aims to modernize 1,000 ITIs under a Rs 600 billion hub-and-spoke model, funded by Central and State Governments and industry partners. With 3,258 ITIs across 75 districts, Uttar Pradesh is positioned to play a significant role in this transformation.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to align skilling efforts with industry needs and national priorities, ensuring Uttar Pradesh becomes a key centre for skilled workforce development.