PM Modi To Launch Initiatives For Youth Today, Introduce Monthly Stipend For 5 Lakh Graduates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a series of youth-centric initiatives worth over ₹62,000 crore to strengthen education, skill development, and entrepreneurship across India. The event will take place at 11 AM at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

A key highlight of the programme will be the fourth edition of the National Skill Convocation — Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh — where 46 All India Toppers from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) will be felicitated.

During the event, the Prime Minister will also unveil PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) — a centrally sponsored scheme with an investment of ₹60,000 crore. The initiative aims to upgrade 1,000 government ITIs under a hub-and-spoke model comprising 200 hub ITIs and 800 spoke ITIs. Each hub will be linked to around four spokes, forming clusters equipped with advanced infrastructure, modern trades, digital learning tools, and incubation centres — all managed in partnership with leading industries.

Additionally, the Prime Minister will inaugurate 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs established across 400 Navodaya Vidyalayas and 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools in 34 states and union territories. These labs aim to provide hands-on training in 12 high-demand sectors, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the CBSE curriculum. A total of 1,200 vocational teachers have been trained to deliver industry-relevant, experiential learning, equipping students with practical skills for emerging career opportunities.