Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced an initiative to strengthen technical and vocational education in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the national capital.
As part of the plan, new state-of-the-art laboratories will be established in four of the capital’s ITIs, and existing laboratories will be modernised to ensure training aligns with current industry standards and requirements.
According to the CM, the initiative aims to significantly enhance employability and technical proficiency. In line with this objective, a dedicated Power Electronics Lab will be established at ITI Jahangirpuri.
The facility will provide advanced training in power electronics, electrical control systems, industrial automation, and renewable energy.
The lab will have modern systems such as Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) kits, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) trainers, transformer trainers, motor control panels, relay and protection systems, solar PV training kits and smart energy monitoring systems.
Trainees from trades such as electrician, electronics mechanic, mechanic auto electrical and electronics (MAEE), solar technician, fitter, mechanic refrigeration and air conditioning (MRAC), and mechanic motor vehicle (MMV) will benefit from the initiative.
At the ITI on Jail Road (Hari Nagar), the existing welder lab will undergo a comprehensive upgrade, and the modernised facility will feature advanced welding machines, simulation-based training systems and contemporary fabrication tools, enabling trainees to gain real-world exposure to industrial welding processes.
The upgraded lab will include arc welding, MIG/TIG welding, gas cutting, plasma cutting, welding simulators and metal fabrication workstations.
The move is expected to expand apprenticeship and employment opportunities while transforming the facility into an advanced welding training hub aligned with modern manufacturing standards.
Around 200 trainees from trades such as welder, fitter, turner, mechanic motor vehicle and sheet metal worker will benefit from the facility.
On the other hand, the Automotive labs at ITI Arab Ki Sarai (Nizamuddin) will also be upgraded with cutting-edge technology.
A key highlight is the introduction of high-end Virtual Reality (VR) simulators for training in driving, welding and painting.
Trainees will get to learn complex skills in a safe, controlled and highly realistic environment, and in addition to that, specialised modules on advanced vehicle systems such as Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) and airbags will be introduced.
This will enable trainees to develop practical expertise in diagnosing and repairing modern electronic automotive systems, and this upgrade is expected to transform the institute into a state-of-the-art centre of excellence and significantly enhance employability.
Strengthening the green mobility ecosystem, an Electric Vehicle (EV) Lab will be set up at HJB ITI, Mayur Vihar, which will focus on next-generation automotive technologies, including battery management systems (BMS), electric motors, EV charging infrastructure and power electronics diagnostics.
CM Gupta said that the initiative marks a significant step towards building a skilled, industry-ready workforce.
She said the modern labs will give the trainees exposure to real-world industrial practices, opening up opportunities for both employment and self-employment.