In view of rapid industrialisation in the State, Madhya Pradesh Government is attaching top priority to raise technically trained manpower for industries. For accomplishing this work in better way, a Vocational Education and Training Council has been formed by the Government. Besides, for effective skill development of youths, around 322 Government and private ITIs have been established during last one decade. Their number was just 177 in year 2003.
For imparting training to youths as per required of industries, 135 skill development centres have been established in the State where training in 23 different trades is imparted. At every centre, training is imparted in four subjects on completion of which scholarships are also given.
The Government has also paid attention to increasing number of ITIs. In year 2003, there were 151 Government and 26 private ITIs. In year 2014, their number has increased to 187 and 312, respectively. Admission capacity of ITIs has increased from 15 thousand 157 in year 2003 to 61 thousand 982 in year 2014. Number of trades in 36 institutes has increased to 65 and seats have increased by 1816. New trades of turner, machinist, multimedia, animation & special effects, computer operator & programming assistant, computer hardware, hospitality housekeeping, marketing executive, architect assistance etc. have been introduced. Training programme named employability skill will be included in all trades of ITIs. Teaching polytechnic and ITI courses is being promoted in engineering colleges as per requirement of industries.
As many as 70 new technical institutions, 30 medical colleges and 165 paramedical colleges have been established in the state during last five years.
Admission capacity in BE, MCA, Pharma and Engineering has increased from 43 thousand in year 2007 to 1.50 lakh in year 2014. Institutions like Indian Institute of Management, Indian Institute of Technology, MANIT, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Design & Manufacturing, School of Planning & Architecture, Indian Institute of Information Technology exist in the state. Besides, 20 new universities will also be set up in the state. Of these, foundation stones have been laid for Symbiosis International University and Narsee Monji University.