Government Partners With Shell India To Train Youth In EV And Green Technologies

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Shell India to launch a training programme focused on Green Skills and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies.

According to a statement by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the initiative is aimed at empowering youth with future-ready capabilities in green energy and e-mobility.

The initiative will be implemented by Edunet Foundation, Shell’s training partner, across Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in five states: Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

Specialised EV skill labs will be established in select ITIs and NSTIs to provide hands-on training aligned with industry standards.

In the first phase, the programme includes a 240 hour advanced EV Technician course at four NSTIs, a 90 hour job-oriented EV course at 12 ITIs, and a foundational green skills module for additional institutions.

The curriculum covers EV systems, battery tech, diagnostics, digital tools, and safety protocols.

The public–private partnership also includes the upskilling of over 250 instructors, co-branded certification by Shell and DGT, and structured placement support.

The Central government is promoting green energy and electric vehicle (EV) adoption through policies like the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, which supports EV manufacturing and infrastructure.

States such as Delhi, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu have also introduced their own EV policies.

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