The Delhi government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) have recorded an impressive placement record at a rate of 72.3 per cent this year, the office of the Technical Education Ministry said on Wednesday.
As per the government data, out of 14.8 thousand students across the 19 ITIs, 10.7 thousand students secured placement in different companies, while many others opted for self-employment.
As for the success of the students, Technical Education Minister Atishi said, “The placement numbers of Delhi ITIs are the result of the Kejriwal Government’s focused placement strategy for these institutes. Our commitment to providing quality technical education and ensuring robust placements has resulted in empowering students and bridging the gap between education and employment.”
The minister further said that the Delhi government is dedicated to nurturing a skilled and employable workforce by aligning education with industry demands.
The aim of the Delhi government is to create a thriving ecosystem where students can seamlessly transition from classrooms to careers, Atishi said.
Among the 19 institutes, ITI Vivek Vihar and ITI Dheerpur have recorded 97 and 94 per cent placement with students securing positions in renowned companies across the nation. The students have been placed in the companies such as Hero, LG, LnT, Bharat Electronics, Tata Group and several others.
Notably, the Delhi government runs a total of 13 Co-ed and six women ITIs across the city.
The minister also informed that the government has formed that the Centralized Placement and Industry Outreach Cell in a bid to ensure better placement opportunities and industry exposure for the students.
This cell has adopted a transformation strategy for placement, with an aim to modernize the placement approach, focusing on collaboration with industry, career services, flexible learning options, entrepreneurship support and job fairs, Atishi said.