Rourkela: Steel Authority of India Limited’s (SAIL) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Technical Education and Training (DTET), Government of Odisha, for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme. The agreement was signed on October 3, 2026, to strengthen industry–Industrial Training Institute (ITI) collaboration and develop an industry-ready skilled workforce.
Under the agreement, SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant will serve as the Anchor Industry Partner/Industry Partner, supporting the implementation of the scheme and contributing the prescribed industry share. The initiative aims to improve skill development and prepare young people for employment opportunities, particularly in the steel and allied sectors.
SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant Signs MoU with Odisha DTET
The MoU was signed by Mr. Manas Ranjan Rath, Chief General Manager (HR), holding the additional charge of Executive Director (HR) at SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant, and Mr. C. S. Rathore, IAS, Director of the Directorate of Technical Education and Training, Government of Odisha.
The following officials were also present during the signing ceremony:
- Mr. R. K. Verma, General Manager In-Charge (HR-L&D), SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant.
- Mr. D. Sahoo, Assistant General Manager (HR-L&D), SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant.
The agreement establishes a collaborative framework between SAIL RSP and the Odisha government’s technical education department to support the implementation of the PM-SETU Scheme.
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SAIL RSP to Support PM-SETU Scheme as Industry Partner
As the Anchor Industry Partner/Industry Partner, SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant will contribute its industrial expertise and resources to support the effective implementation of the scheme.
The plant’s key responsibilities under the agreement include:
- Industry partnership: Supporting stronger collaboration between industry and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
- Technical expertise: Applying its technical knowledge, managerial capabilities and industry experience to support the initiative.
- Financial contribution: Providing the prescribed industry share as required under the scheme.
- Institutional support: Leveraging its financial resources and institutional linkages to facilitate implementation.
- Long-term sustainability: Supporting the effective execution and sustainability of the initiative.
Through these contributions, SAIL RSP aims to help align skill development and technical training with the practical requirements of industrial workplaces.
PM-SETU Scheme to Strengthen ITI Training and Employability
The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between technical training and industry requirements by strengthening partnerships between industrial organisations and ITIs.
The initiative is expected to focus on developing a skilled workforce equipped with relevant technical knowledge and practical capabilities, particularly for employment in the steel and allied industries.
Key objectives of the collaboration include:
- Improving coordination between industries and ITIs.
- Promoting industry-oriented skill development.
- Preparing trainees for the changing requirements of industrial workplaces.
- Enhancing employability and supporting youth skill development.
- Strengthening the availability of skilled workers for the steel and allied sectors.
By bringing industry experience into the skill development process, the partnership aims to make technical training more relevant to workforce requirements.
SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant Reaffirms Commitment to Skill India Mission
The signing of the MoU marks another step in SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant’s efforts to support the Skill India Mission and promote skill development among young people.
Through its partnership with the Directorate of Technical Education and Training, Government of Odisha, RSP will contribute industrial knowledge, resources and institutional support to the implementation of the PM-SETU Scheme. The collaboration reflects the importance of industry participation in strengthening technical education, improving workforce readiness and creating a sustainable skilled workforce for India’s steel and allied industries.
About SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant
Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) is an integrated steel plant operated by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. Located in Rourkela, Odisha, the plant produces a range of steel products for industrial and infrastructure applications. Through initiatives such as the PM-SETU Scheme, RSP contributes to technical skill development and industry-linked training.
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