Today's Principal Information Bulletin (June 13, 2025) Updates
In a significant move towards sustainable development, the Directorate General of Training (DGT) and Shell India unveiled a Green Skills-focused Electric Vehicle (EV) training program on June 12, 2025 [1][2][3]. This initiative, facilitated by the Edunet Foundation, aims to equip India's future workforce with skills in green technologies and the EV sector.
The program will be implemented across five states: Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The objectives are multifaceted: developing green skills, equipping youth with practical, industry-relevant EV skills, powering India's transition to a green economy, and enhancing youth employment prospects [1][3].
The Green Skills EV training program seeks to expand green employment opportunities by preparing young people for jobs in the clean mobility sector. By integrating green skills into vocational training, it contributes to a sustainable workforce that supports India's climate and energy targets. The focus on EV skills supports the growth of the domestic EV industry, enabling economic development and reducing reliance on fossil fuels [3][5].
The program aligns with broader government efforts under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to develop a skilled, eco-conscious workforce. It also emphasizes the importance of enhancing joint responses to safeguard vital energy infrastructure [4]. Special emphasis has been placed on strengthening coordination among agencies to address emerging challenges and ensure the security of offshore assets [4].
The collaboration between DGT and Shell India is a robust move in preparing India's youth for careers in the future green economy. The initiative empowers young people to thrive in an evolving energy landscape and contribute towards India's net-zero ambitions. The training program includes a 240-hour advanced EV Technician course, a 90-hour job-oriented EV skills course, and a 50-hour foundational green skills module [2].
Meanwhile, the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021, is constructing an integrated infrastructure ecosystem in India. Key objectives include holistic infrastructure development, multimodal connectivity, infrastructure for economic zones, data-driven decision-making, and reduction in logistics cost [6].
The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan brings together 16 Ministries on a digital platform for coordinated infrastructure planning and implementation. It has proposed several infrastructure projects, such as a 7.633 km four-lane elevated road in Jodhpur city, an 8-lane access-controlled highway to connect the upcoming Vadhavan Port, and a 315-acre Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Parkibanda, Telangana [6].
The program's impact on youth employment and the green economy is significant. By providing certification, placement support, and pathways to green jobs in the rapidly evolving energy sector, it supports local communities by enabling future employment opportunities [2]. The Green Skills EV training program represents a strategic step to combine skill development, employment generation, and sustainability, thereby fostering a green economy while empowering youth with future-ready jobs.
References:
- DGT and Shell India Launch Green Skills EV Training Program
- India's Green Skills EV Training Program: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future
- Green Skills EV Training Program: Addressing the Growing Demand for Skilled EV Technicians and Professionals
- Strengthening Coordination and Security of Offshore Assets: A Focus on Joint Responses and Enhanced Safeguards
- Green Skills EV Training Program: A Step Towards India's Net-Zero Ambitions
- PM GatiShakti National Master Plan: Creating a Multimodal, Integrated Infrastructure Ecosystem in India
- The Green Skills EV training program, a collaboration between the Directorate General of Training (DGT) and Shell India, aims to equip India's youth with practical, industry-relevant skills in finance, technology, and education-and-self-development, specifically in the green economy and the EV sector, thereby supporting the growth of the domestic EV industry and fostering economic development while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Meanwhile, the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, a comprehensive infrastructure development strategy, aligns with the objectives of the Green Skills EV training program by focusing on multimodal connectivity, infrastructure for economic zones, and data-driven decision-making, contributing to a sustainable and technologically advanced India.
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