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PM-SETU Industry Workshop in Pune
Why in News?
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organised a major industry consultation workshop under PM-SETU in Pune, Maharashtra.
Key Points
- Purpose: The workshop aimed to mobilise industry participation and build awareness about the industry-led implementation framework of the PM-SETU initiative.
- Scheme: PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs).
- It is a flagship initiative aimed at modernising government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model to make India’s workforce future ready and globally competitive.
- PM-SETU Focus: It aims to modernise 1,000 government ITIs using a hub-and-spoke model for skill training.
- Implementation Approach: The scheme envisions 200 hub ITIs with advanced infrastructure and 800 spoke ITIs extending training reach across districts.
- Significance: The workshop emphasised industry-led implementation to align skills with real-world labour market needs.
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Kerala Leads Personal Electric Vehicle Adoption in 2025
Why in News?
Kerala has emerged as a leading state in India for personal electric vehicle (EV) adoption in 2025.
Key Points
- Kerala’s EV leadership: Kerala recorded one of the highest personal EV adoption rates in India in 2025.
- Personal EVs lead adoption: Around 93.4% of EVs in Kerala were personal vehicles (two‑ and four‑wheelers), indicating strong consumer demand.
- Vehicle Registration Surge: Kerala saw a 12.8 % increase in total vehicle registrations in 2025.
- EV Sales Numbers: Around 80,261 EVs were sold in Kerala in 2025.
- Charging infrastructure: Kerala has widespread EV charging infrastructure, including public and private stations.
- Policy timeline: Kerala’s EV policy (2019) laid the foundation for early adoption, charging network, and incentives.
- Government support: State subsidies, tax benefits, and reduced registration fees encouraged consumers to adopt EVs.
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