Uttarakhand to Reactivate 12 Dormant ITIs from Next Academic Session

The state government of Uttarakhand has confirmed that twelve Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) that have been non‑operational will resume classes from the next academic session. The decision, disclosed by the education department, is part of a broader effort to strengthen the state’s vocational training infrastructure.
These institutes were left idle due to staffing shortages and low enrollment in previous years. Reopening them aligns with national skill‑development missions and the state’s own agenda to increase skilled manpower.
Officials expect the move to create several hundred new seats for students seeking trade courses, thereby addressing the regional skill gap and improving employability prospects.
The government has earmarked funds for infrastructure upgrades, recruitment of instructors, and awareness campaigns to attract prospective trainees.
The reopening is slated to begin with the 2024‑25 academic calendar, and the education department will monitor enrollment and outcomes closely.