Karnataka Skill University at Sandur Key Facts (Exam-Oriented Notes)

Quick Revision Pointers: 

• Location: Sandur (Karnataka)

• CM: Siddaramaiah

• Summit: Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025

• Theme: Workforce 2030 – Scale, Systems, Synergy

• Investment: ₹4,432 crore

• Target: 30 lakh youth by 2032

• Women ITI enrolment goal: 33%

1. Announcement:

• Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the establishment of a Skill University at Sandur .

• Announced during the Bengaluru Skill Summit (BSS) 2025 .

2. Objective:

• To make Karnataka a hub for technical and skill-based education .

• To align education with industry needs in fields like AI, automation, green energy, and Industry 4.0 .

3. Targets & Goals:

• To skill 30 lakh youth by 2032 .

• Women’s enrolment in ITIs targeted at 33% .

4. Investment & Plan:

• Rs4,432 crore allocated under a seven-year strategic plan .

• Focus on upgrading ITIs , introducing new skill programs , and adopting global best practices .

5. Employment & Inclusivity Focus:

• Special emphasis on rural and underprivileged youth .

• International Migration Centre–Karnataka (IMC–K) to create global job opportunities for skilled workers.

6. Past Achievements (2013–2018):

• 100 new ITIs established and 104 upgraded .

7. Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 Highlights:

• Held from November 4–6, 2025 .

• Theme: “Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy.”

• Focused on workforce innovation , skill expansion , and technology-driven employment .

8. Economic Context:

• Karnataka contributes about Rs 4.11-lakh crore to India’s GDP.