India, June 30 -- A roadblock over tenders has forced the state skill development department to delay the introduction of new-age certificate courses to be conducted by the state-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). Cancelling the tender for prefabricated infrastructure means prefab classrooms and workshops cannot be assembled, delaying the launch of several short- and medium-term certificate courses aimed at providing industry-relevant skills.

In 2025, the state skill development department announced more than 600 new-age certificate courses in ITIs across the state. These covered electric vehicles mechanics, additive manufacturing, drone technician, AI assistant, solar technician, IoT technician, among others. The courses would i...