evidence: Skill India has trained 1.8 crore youths, upskilled and re-skilled 54 lakh youths and established 3,000 new ITIs. A large number of HEIs, namely 7 IITs, 16 IIITs, 7 IIMs, 16 AIIMS, and 390 universities have been set up, the minister said. [...] The 2024 Budget outlines significant strides in the government's efforts to enhance the skills of today's youth. The Skill India Mission, a key initiative, has successfully trained 1.4 crore individuals and re-skilled 54 lakh youth, while also establishing 3000 new ITIs. The expansion of higher learning institutions, including 7 IITs, 16 IIITs, 7 IIMs, 15 AIIMS, and 390 universities, creates more educational opportunities, especially for students in Tier 2 and 3 cities. [...] NEP is ushering in transformational reforms. PM SHRI schools are delivering quality teaching and nurturing holistic and well rounded individuals. Skill India has trained 1.8 crore youths, upskilled and re-skilled 54 lakh youths and established 3,000 new ITIs. A large number of HEIs, namely 7 IITs, 16 IIITs, 7 IIMs, 16 AIIMS, and 390 universities have been set up: FM Nirmala Sitharaman.