In the Budget Speech 2007-08 Union Finance Minister announced a scheme for upgradation of 1396 Government ITIs into centres of excellence in specific trades and skills through Public Private Partnership. In pursuance of this announcement wide/ranging discussions were held with State Governments, Industry Associations and other stakeholders and a Scheme named “Upgradation of 1396 Government ITIs through Public Private Partnership” was formulated.

The Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs (CCEA) of the Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 25.10.2007 has approved this Scheme ‘in principle’ for the XI Five Year Plan period and has given financial approval for one year for upgradation of the first batch of 300 ITIs at a cost of Rs. 774.5 cr. I.T.I. Dharampur Dist.:-Valsad is among ITI's in the country which has been selected by DGE&T(Directorate General of Employment & Training), Ministry of Labour & Employment.

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