Govt. Industrial Training Istitute, working under Department of Employment & Training, popularly known as "ITI, Kadri" initially started training activities in Pandeshwara & subsequently shifted to Karnataka Polytechnic premises during the year 1958. The foundation stone for its own building at vast land of 10 cres was laid on 11.12.1958 by the former Honourable Chief Minister of Mysore Sri B.D. Jatti. The inception of Craftsmen training was started in its own building during 1960 to cater to the needs of Industrial requirements & to equip the youth with suitable skills for self employment. The infrastructural facilities and Excellency in imparting training, paved the way to upgrade the institution as Grde-I, in the year 1998 by the Government. The Centre of Excellence (Automobile sector) training Scheme had been introduced in the year 2006-07. Further, new trades namely Architectural Assistant, Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics trades included during 2007-08.

Presently, the Institute imparts training in 14 different trades with sanctioned strength of 814 trainees. Motor Driving Training in Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) as per the rules and regulations framed under Govt. Order. The Institute is also identified as vocational Training Provider (VTP) to implement Modular Employable Skills (MES) training Programme. The Institute recognized as Nodal Institute of the District to enact Apprentice Training Scheme (ATS) under Apprenticeship Act 1961. Altogether, 313 establishments have fulfilled criteria as laid by the Act and implemented apprenticeship training programme to uplift the skill level of ITI graduates by facilitating on-the job training in the instries.

Besides providing qualitative training, the Institute also encourages for versatile development of an individual by organizing Sorts, Games and other cultural activities through N.S.S.

The Institute comprising of well equipped workshop & Skillful dedicated trainers who are committed to mould the youth through Excellency oriented training.

Source: http://govitimangalore.org/History.html