Shell India & Govt Collaborate to Skill Youth in EV Technologies and Green Energy

In a major move to align India’s youth with the global green economy, Shell India has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to launch a structured training programme focused on green skills and electric vehicle (EV) technologies. The programme, implemented via the Directorate General of Training (DGT), aims to equip students, faculty, and trainers with cutting-edge knowledge in EV systems, battery technology, diagnostics, and safety. The multi-tiered skilling initiative is being rolled out across five major states, supporting India’s transition toward clean energy and net-zero emissions.

Why in News?

On June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced the launch of a new training programme in partnership with Shell India, aimed at boosting green skills and electric mobility expertise among the youth. The initiative comes at a time when India is aggressively pushing its net-zero emissions goals, and the demand for skilled manpower in the EV and renewable energy sectors is growing rapidly.

Background & Objectives

• Initiative jointly launched by Shell India and the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the MSDE
• Developed in collaboration with Edunet Foundation
• Objective: Create a job-ready and climate-ready workforce skilled in green technologies and EV maintenance
• Aligns with India’s net-zero emissions vision and expanding EV infrastructure

Key Features of the Programme

Curriculum Components

• Electric Vehicle systems and diagnostics
• Battery management technologies
• Safety protocols and digital tools
• Hands-on lab training and expert-led sessions

Target Locations

• Delhi-NCR
• Gujarat
• Maharashtra
• Tamil Nadu
• Karnataka

Training Structure

NSTIs (National Skill Training Institutes): 240-hour Advanced EV Technician course at 4 locations

ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes)

• 90-hour Job-Oriented Skills Course at 12 ITIs with Shell-backed labs
• 50-hour Foundational Green Skills Module in additional ITIs without physical labs

Training of Trainers (ToT): Over 250 trainers to be skilled under the programme

Certification & Placement

• Co-branded certificates by Shell and DGT
• Structured placement support for trained candidates

Significance of the Initiative

• Promotes green energy awareness and industry-relevant skills
• Facilitates youth employability in high-demand EV and renewable sectors
• Builds industry-academia-government collaboration
• Supports India’s broader climate action goals