<h1>Government launches 60,000 crore ITI upgradation scheme to build future-ready workforce through universal skilling</h1> The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Department of Agricultural Research and Education hosted a workshop on 'Skilling: Future Ready Workforce' as preparation for the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries. The workshop focused on building human capital for developed India through five key areas: universal skilling, bridging skill-employment gaps, demand-based industry-aligned training, strengthening service delivery, and workforce re-skilling. Officials presented a 60,000 crore ITI upgradation scheme and discussed transforming agricultural training centers into skill hubs. Multiple states shared best practices while industry representatives contributed insights on workforce development for emerging job roles.