Latest Key Points from Daily Press Information Bureau (June 13, 2025)
In a significant stride towards India's green economy vision, a comprehensive training initiative has been launched in collaboration with Shell India. This program, currently active across multiple states, including Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, aims to equip students and faculty with future-ready capabilities in green energy and e-mobility.
The joint Green Skills-focused Electric Vehicle (EV) training program, launched in mid-2025, provides hands-on practical training via simulators, diagnostics, and safety protocols in specialized EV skill labs set up in select Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs).
The program uses a multi-tier curriculum structure comprising a 240-hour advanced EV Technician course at 4 NSTIs, a 90-hour job-oriented course at 12 ITIs with Shell-supported labs, and a 50-hour foundational green skills module at additional ITIs without physical labs. Graduates receive joint certification from Shell and the Directorate General of Training (DGT), coupled with structured placement support to improve employability in the green economy.
The initiative aligns closely with the national push towards electrification of transport as part of decarbonization efforts. It also supports the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s broader agenda on sustainable skilling to meet climate action targets and economic transformation towards green industries.
The impact of the program includes strengthening India’s green workforce by equipping youth with industry-recognized skills in EV and clean energy sectors, boosting employability and job readiness of students in emerging green technologies, and accelerating India’s clean energy transition by building technical capacity that supports the EV ecosystem and green industries.
As part of the government's efforts to advance Green Energy and Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is developing a 315-acre Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Parkibanda, Telangana. Similarly, MoHUA has proposed a 6.032 km metro extension in Ahmedabad to connect Koteshwar Metro Station with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister GatiShakti National Master Plan, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021, is a transformative initiative aimed at creating a multimodal, integrated infrastructure ecosystem in India. This plan seeks to make infrastructure development integrated, efficient, inclusive, and aligned with the vision of a $5 trillion economy and net-zero goals.
In a separate development, the Indian Coast Guard chaired the 137 meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi on June 12, 2025. The meeting aimed to review the preparedness and effectiveness of the security of India's offshore installations and enhance joint response mechanisms.
This partnership with Shell India is a focused step in bringing cutting-edge training infrastructure and industry-relevant curriculum into ITIs and NSTIs. By equipping local communities with the skills needed for the rapidly evolving energy sector, the program aims to support future employment opportunities.
[1] Source: Edunet Foundation Press Release [3] Source: DGT Press Release [5] Source: Shell India Press Release
- The launch of the Green Skills-focused Electric Vehicle (EV) training program, initiated in mid-2025, is a strategic move to equip local communities with industry-relevant skills in the rapidly evolving energy sector, fostering future employment opportunities in green industries and the finance sector, given the economic transformation towards a green economy.
- In line with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s agenda on sustainable skilling, the joint certification provided to graduates from this program is not only a testament to their knowledge in green energy and e-mobility but also a valuable asset in their pursuit of job opportunities in the finance industry, supporting the growth of the green economy and the overall economy at large.
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