Shell India and MSDE Launch Green Skills and EV Training Programme
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Partners | Shell India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Directorate General of Training (DGT), Edunet Foundation |
| Announcement Date | June 13, 2025 |
| Objective | To develop a job-ready and climate-ready workforce skilled in green technologies and EV maintenance. |
| Key Focus Areas | Electric Vehicle systems, battery management technologies, safety protocols, digital tools, hands-on lab training |
| Target Locations | Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka |
| Training Structure | - NSTIs: 240-hour Advanced EV Technician course at 4 locations<br>- ITIs: 90-hour Job-Oriented Skills Course at 12 ITIs, 50-hour Foundational Green Skills Module in additional ITIs<br>- Training of Trainers (ToT): Over 250 trainers to be skilled |
| Certification | Co-branded certificates by Shell and DGT |
| Placement Support | Structured placement support for trained candidates |