Patna, (Bihar Times): The state government has finally decided to open 50 new private Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state. Keeping in mind the changing demand of the market new trades have been introduced in 15 existing ITIs.

According to the deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi the government is committed to provide ample opportunity for skill upgradation. These ITIs would be able to provide training to 6,600 trainees.

The procedure for appraising new applications for setting up of new ITIs in the state has been simplified. He said that monthly review of applications would be made for opening new ITIs instead of the practice of holding annual meeting for the purpose. At present 90 applications are being appraised.