Patna: The Bihar government has approved the establishment of a new Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Basopatti block of Madhubani district as part of its efforts to expand technical education and vocational training opportunities for young people.
With this addition, the state currently has 154 government ITIs, including 38 exclusively for women. A further 1,231 ITIs are operating in the private sector.
According to the information shared by the state government, training at the proposed Basopatti institute is scheduled to begin in six trades from the financial year 2027–28.
₹2.46 Crore Annual Expenditure Approved
The government has approved an annual expenditure of ₹2.46 crore for the establishment and operation of the new institute.
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The proposed ITI is intended to provide technical and vocational training opportunities to young people in Madhubani and neighbouring areas.
The approval is part of the state’s broader effort to expand access to skill-based education and prepare young people for employment and self-employment opportunities.
Government Focuses on Industry-Oriented Training
Arun Shankar Prasad, Bihar’s Minister for Youth, Employment and Skill Development, said the government’s priority was to equip young people with skills suited to the requirements of industries.
He emphasised connecting trained candidates with employment and self-employment opportunities.
The expansion of government and private ITIs is part of the state’s efforts to strengthen its vocational training network and increase access to technical education.
Bihar Has 38 Women’s Government ITIs
Of the 154 government ITIs currently operating in Bihar, 38 are women’s ITIs.
The state also has 1,231 privately operated ITIs, taking the reported number of government and private institutions to 1,385.
The proposed institute in Basopatti will add to the state’s government-run vocational training infrastructure once established and operational.
