PM-SETU Scheme · Government of Telangana

PM-SETU Medchal Cluster — Technical PMU & EPC Partner

EdgeFX Technologies has been engaged as the Technical Programme Management Unit (PMU) and EPC partner for the ₹254.30 Cr PM-SETU Medchal Cluster, alongside ZEN Technologies Limited as the project's Anchor Industry Partner — building an AI, robotics, EV and Industry 4.0 skilling ecosystem across five Government ITIs in Telangana.

PM-SETU Cluster 03 ₹254.30 Cr Project ZEN Technologies — Anchor Industry Partner Hub + 4 Spoke ITIs AI · Robotics · EV · Industry 4.0
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New mandate: EdgeFX has been engaged as the Technical PMU & EPC partner for the PM-SETU Medchal Cluster, working alongside ZEN Technologies Limited as Anchor Industry Partner — June 2026.

Total project cost

₹254.30 Cr

Cluster structure

1 Hub + 4 Spoke ITIs

CAPEX / OPEX

₹178.05 Cr / ₹76.25 Cr

Anchor Industry Partner

ZEN Technologies Ltd.

Cluster Overview

A technology-led skilling cluster for advanced manufacturing & defence-aligned technologies

The Medchal Cluster is being developed under the PM-SETU scheme as a hub-and-spoke skilling ecosystem, with a clear sector focus on Electronics & Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics, Electric Vehicles, Mechatronics and Industry 4.0 technologies.

HUB ITI

Government ITI, Medchal

Anchors the cluster as the primary site for advanced labs, EPC works and Centre-of-Excellence infrastructure.

SPOKE ITIs

Four connected institutes

  • Government ITI, Alwal
  • Government ITI, Shameerpet
  • Government ITI, Kukunoorpally
  • Government ITI, Siddipet
SECTOR FOCUS

Seven technology domains

  • Electronics & Embedded Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Automation & Robotics
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Mechatronics
  • Industry 4.0 Technologies
EdgeFX's Role

Technical PMU & EPC partner — design through commissioning

As Technical PMU & EPC partner, EdgeFX owns the end-to-end technical execution of the cluster — from curriculum and lab design through civil/electrical works, OEM equipment supply, and ongoing programme governance.

PMU

Programme Management

End-to-end governance across the hub and four spoke ITIs — planning, monitoring, vendor coordination and stakeholder reporting.

EPC

Technology Infrastructure EPC

Engineering, procurement and construction of lab-ready technical infrastructure — civil, electrical and networking works.

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

AI, Robotics & IoT Labs

Integrating AI-enabled learning systems, robotics labs, embedded systems labs and Industry 4.0 facilities across all five ITIs.

OEM

Equipment & OEM Supply

Indigenously manufactured kits, labs and training equipment, backed by EdgeFX's 600+ learning solutions portfolio.

Anchor Industry Partner

ZEN Technologies Limited

A Hyderabad-headquartered, NSE & BSE-listed defence technology company specialising in defence simulators, combat training systems, anti-drone systems and AI-enabled defence technologies — with presence across the Indian Armed Forces and international markets.

COMPANY PROFILE

Defence technology, listed & global

  • Defence technology company headquartered in Hyderabad
  • Listed on NSE & BSE
  • Presence across Indian Armed Forces and international markets
TRAINING & TECHNOLOGY STRENGTHS

Simulation & AI-enabled training

  • Simulation-based learning systems
  • Advanced electronics and embedded systems
  • AI-enabled training platforms
  • Robotics and automation technologies
KEY PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGIES

Across defence & emerging tech

  • Defence Simulators & Combat Training Systems
  • Anti-Drone Systems
  • AI-enabled Solutions & AR/VR Training
  • Robotics & Automation

Financial Profile (FY25)

~₹931 Cr

FY25 Revenue

~₹1,689 Cr

Net Worth

~39.5%

EBITDA Margin

₹15,000+ Cr

Market Capitalisation

Multi-country

Defence Exports

Hub ITI Upgradation

From traditional CTS trades to Industry 4.0 capability

Government ITI Medchal's existing Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) trades are being upgraded with technology layers aligned to the cluster's sector focus.

Existing CTS Trades

  • Electrician
  • Fitter
  • Machinist
  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Turner
  • COPA
  • Welder
  • Draughtsman Civil
  • Other Engineering Trades

Upgradation Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Industrial Automation
  • Robotics
  • Electronics & Embedded Systems
  • CNC Technologies
  • Industry 4.0 Applications
  • Smart Manufacturing
Telangana's Wider PM-SETU Rollout

New courses proposed across PM-SETU ITIs

Medchal is one of several PM-SETU hub clusters being rolled out across Telangana's ITI network, each with its own new-course mix aligned to local industry demand.

Government ITI

Medchal

  • Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant
  • Technician Mechatronics
  • Industrial Automation & Robotics
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Embedded Systems & Electronics
  • International Mobility Centre
  • Foreign Language Centre
Government ITI

Gajwel

  • Mechanic Electric Vehicle
  • CNC Machining Technician
  • Industrial Automation
  • Robotics Technician
  • STEM Systems Design & Prototyping
  • Advanced Manufacturing Programmes
Government ITI

Ibrahimpatnam

  • Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant
  • Industrial Robotics Technician
  • Engineering Design Technician
  • CNC Machining Technician
  • Mechanic Electric Vehicle
  • Automation Programmes
Government ITI

Vikarabad

  • Industrial Automation
  • Electronics & Embedded Systems
  • CNC Machining Technician
  • Electric Vehicle Programmes
  • Advanced Manufacturing Interventions
Government ITI

Tandur

  • Mechanic Electric Vehicle
  • Industrial Robotics Technician
  • CNC Machining Technician
  • COPA
  • STEM-based Technology Programmes
Industry Linkages

An ecosystem of global & national technology partners

Beyond ZEN Technologies as Anchor Industry Partner, the cluster draws on linkages across electronics, automation, advanced manufacturing, HVAC and drone technology.

ELECTRONICS & TECHNOLOGY

Electronics & embedded ecosystem

  • EdgeFX Technologies
  • Cyient
  • Bharat Electronics
  • VVDN Technologies
AUTOMATION & MANUFACTURING

Industrial automation partners

  • Schneider Electric
  • Honeywell
  • Hytech Automation
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Precision & rapid manufacturing

  • Mitutoyo
  • Imaginarium
HVAC & ENGINEERING

HVAC & engineering trades

  • Daikin
  • Voltas
  • Blue Star
DRONES & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Drone & emerging tech partners

  • Garuda Aerospace
AREAS OF COLLABORATION

How industry partners engage

  • Curriculum Development
  • Apprenticeships
  • Industry Projects
  • Guest Faculty
  • Trainer Upskilling
  • Equipment Support
  • Placements
Capability Build-Out

Digital learning infrastructure, mobility & short-term courses

The cluster's scope extends beyond formal trades into digital infrastructure, international mobility and industry-relevant short-term programmes.

DIGITAL LEARNING INFRASTRUCTURE

Labs & platforms

  • AI-enabled Learning Systems
  • AR/VR Training
  • Robotics Labs
  • Electronics & Embedded Systems Labs
  • Industry 4.0 Labs
  • Smart Manufacturing Facilities
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY

Global placement pathways

  • International Mobility Centre
  • German Language Training
  • Japanese Language Training
  • Overseas Placement Facilitation
SHORT-TERM COURSES

Industry-relevant upskilling

  • EV Diagnostics & PLC/Automation
  • Advanced Welding & CNC Operations
  • HVAC Servicing & Solar PV Installation
  • Embedded Systems & IoT Applications
  • Additive Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Technologies

Five-Year Targets

Seat Utilization

95%

Placement Rate

75%

Female Enrolment

35%

Trainer Upskilling

95%

Financial Overview

₹254.30 Cr — CAPEX-led, front-loaded in Years 1–2

The cluster's investment is structured as a CAPEX-led build-out, with the full equipment and infrastructure spend concentrated in the first two years.

₹254.30 Cr

Total Project Cost

₹178.05 Cr

Total CAPEX

₹76.25 Cr

Total OPEX

₹140.10 Cr

Year 1 CAPEX

₹37.95 Cr

Year 2 CAPEX

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