ஆட்சிக்கு வந்ததும் ITI மாணவர்கள் நேரடியாகப் பட்டப்படிப்பில் சேர வழிவகுத்தோம்! தற்போது ITI-களை நவீன திறன் பயிற்சிகளை வழங்கும் தொழில்நுட்ப...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a landmark initiative to upgrade state-run Industrial Training Institutes into advanced technological centers in partnership with Tata Technologies. The modernization project is designed to equip technical students with Industry 4.0 competencies under the Naan Mudhalvan skill enhancement framework. Stalin recalled that immediately after assuming office, his administration removed bureaucratic barriers to permit ITI diploma holders to secure direct lateral admission into undergraduate degree programs.

The Chief Minister explained that the collaboration with Tata Technologies introduces cutting-edge training modules in robotics, industrial automation, additive manufacturing, electric vehicle maintenance, and cyber-physical systems. By modernizing workshop machinery, digital design software, and instructional methods, the government aims to bridge the gap between classroom curricula and modern factory requirements. Stalin noted that this partnership ensures young technicians from rural and economically disadvantaged families acquire market-ready technical skills.

Stalin reaffirmed that transforming vocational training centers remains crucial for making Tamil Nadu an premier manufacturing destination. He emphasized that an skilled industrial workforce attracts high-value global investments and creates well-paying manufacturing employment across regional districts. The Chief Minister affirmed that the state will continue investing heavily in youth skill development.