PM Modi Launches ₹62,000 Crore Youth-Centric Initiatives at Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh
New Delhi, Oct 4, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched youth-focused initiatives worth over ₹62,000 crore at the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh in Vigyan Bhawan, marking a major boost to India’s education, skilling, and employment ecosystem. The new PM-SETU Yojana will upgrade 1,000 ITIs nationwide to align youth skills with global industry demands, while 1,200 vocational skill labs were inaugurated across schools to prepare students for future jobs.
Key Highlights – PM Modi Launches ₹62,000 Cr Youth-Centric Initiatives
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ₹62,000 crore worth of youth-focused initiatives at the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh in New Delhi, marking a major push for education, skilling, and employment.
- The ₹60,000 crore PM-SETU Yojana will upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs across India into modern, industry-linked hubs to align youth skills with global market demands – supported by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.
- 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs have been inaugurated across Navodaya Vidyalayas and Eklavya Model Schools in 34 States and UTs, helping students in rural and tribal areas gain practical skill training.
- A new Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University has been inaugurated in Bihar, along with new academic facilities in four major Bihar universities under the PM-USHA scheme.
- The revamped Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme now offers interest-free education loans up to ₹4 lakh, while the Mukhyamantri Nishchay Yojana provides a ₹1,000 monthly allowance for 5 lakh youth each year with free skill training.
- PM Modi also announced the ₹1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, aimed at creating 3.5 crore new jobs in the private sector, reaffirming that “India’s intellectual strength is its greatest power, and its youth are the engine of a Viksit Bharat.”
Major Youth-Focused Initiatives Announced by PM Modi
| Initiative / Scheme | Focus Area | Coverage / Scale | Investment / Value | Key Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM-SETU Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Skilling & Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) | Upgradation of ITIs and industry-aligned skill training | 1,000 ITIs (200 hubs + 800 spokes) | ₹60,000 crore | Modernized training ecosystem connecting youth with global job markets |
| Vocational Skill Labs | Early skill learning at school level | 1,200 labs in Navodaya Vidyalayas & Eklavya Schools across 34 States/UTs | ₹2,000 crore | Hands-on training in 12 high-demand sectors |
| Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University | Higher skill and vocational education | Bihar | — | New-age courses to develop globally competitive workforce |
| Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme | Affordable higher education | 3.9 lakh+ students | ₹7,880 crore | Interest-free education loans up to ₹4 lakh |
| Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana | Financial aid with skill training | 5 lakh youth every year | ₹1,000/month for 2 years | Financial support and employability enhancement |
| PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana | Job creation in private sector | 3.5 crore youth | ₹1 lakh crore | Boost to employment and entrepreneurship |
| PM-USHA Projects (Universities in Bihar) | Education infrastructure upgrade | 4 universities (Patna, Madhepura, Chhapra, Nalanda) | ₹160 crore | Modern labs, hostels, and multidisciplinary facilities |
These landmark initiatives reaffirm India’s commitment to empower its youth through education, skill development, and employment opportunities — driving the nation closer to the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Source : Prime Minister’s Office , PIB
