Uttarakhand is preparing to reopen 12 government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) that have remained non-operational for a long period. Training at these institutes is expected to begin from the upcoming academic session, expanding access to vocational and technical education in several districts.
The decision covers ITIs in different parts of the state, including remote areas where students have often needed to travel to other towns for training. Their reopening is expected to give local youth an opportunity to pursue skill-based education closer to home.
12 ITIs included in the plan
The institutes identified for reopening are:
- Thal and Badhave in Pithoragarh district
- Dwarikhal and Pauri (Parsundakhal) in Pauri Garhwal district
- Dewal and Ghat in Chamoli district
- Barakot in Champawat district
- Lalढांग in Haridwar district
- Lakhamandal in Dehradun district
- Garur in Bageshwar district
- Ranakot in Tehri Garhwal district
- Kichha in Udham Singh Nagar district
The plan covers 12 institutes across 10 district locations, with Pithoragarh, Pauri Garhwal and Chamoli each having 2 listed institutes. Kichha is the only institute named in Udham Singh Nagar district.
Officials directed to complete preparations
The state administration has ordered officials to accelerate the process required to restart the institutes. C. Ravishankar, Secretary of Skill Development and Employment, wrote to the Director of the Training and Employment Directorate.
The director has been instructed to complete all necessary formalities within the prescribed timeline. The decision followed a review of proposals and information related to the operation and closure of the institutes.
The reopening process is therefore moving through departmental preparations before classes begin. The available information does not specify the individual trades, admission schedule, trainer appointments or equipment arrangements for the 12 institutes.
What reopening could mean for students
The returning institutes are expected to provide new opportunities for vocational and technical training at the local level. Students in distant areas may no longer need to move to other cities for access to ITI education once the centres become operational.
The administration expects the initiative to strengthen technical skills and create pathways towards both employment and self-employment. It also reflects the state government’s focus on connecting young people with practical skills rather than limiting education to academic degrees.
However, the usefulness of the plan will depend on the arrangements made before classes start. The availability of qualified trainers, essential equipment and adequate training quality will be important for students to gain the intended benefit.
Conclusion
Uttarakhand has begun preparations to reopen 12 long-closed government ITIs from the upcoming academic session. The move is intended to bring technical training closer to local youth, while the quality of its implementation will depend on trainers, equipment and other operational arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many ITIs are planned to reopen in Uttarakhand?
The state plans to restart 12 government ITIs that are currently non-operational.
Q. When is training expected to begin?
Training is expected to start from the upcoming academic session.
Q. Which district has an ITI in Kichha?
Kichha is located in Udham Singh Nagar district.
Q. Why is the reopening important for local youth?
It is expected to provide vocational and technical training closer to home, reducing the need for many students to travel to other cities.
Q. What preparations have officials been asked to complete?
Officials have been directed to complete all necessary departmental formalities within the prescribed timeline.
