Shell India and DGT Launch Green Skills & EV Training Initiative for Indian Youth

A major push toward climate-ready careers: Shell India partners with the Directorate General of Training to launch electric mobility and green energy programs across ITIs and NSTIs.

 In a strategic move to align India’s workforce with the demands of a green economy, Shell India and the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship have jointly launched a national Electric Vehicle (EV) and Green Skills Training Program. Implemented by the Edunet Foundation, this initiative brings industry-aligned, future-focused vocational training to young learners across five key Indian states.
Building Climate-Ready Skillsets
Specialized EV skill labs will be established in select Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in:

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

Students will undergo structured training in battery technology, diagnostics, EV systems, safety protocols, and digital tools. With co-branded certifications, career guidance, and placement support built in, the initiative aims to train thousands for climate-positive careers.

Modular Training Model

• 240-hour EV Technician Course at NSTIs
  
• 90-hour Job-Oriented Course at ITIs with labs
  
• 50-hour Foundational Green Skills Module at satellite ITIs
  

The program also includes Training of Trainers (ToT) for 250+ instructors to ensure standardization and scalability

Strategic Goals

• Equip students with EV-specific diagnostics and digital literacy
  
• Foster green job pathways in electric mobility and clean energy
  
• Support India’s net-zero commitments and EV ecosystem expansion

Government + Industry Voices

Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE:

“This initiative creates a workforce that is not just job-ready but climate-ready.”

Smt. Trishaljit Sethi, Director General, DGT:

“Our collaboration with Shell bridges India’s green goals with grassroots skilling.”

Mansi Madan Tripathy, Chairperson, Shell India:

“This program empowers the next generation with hands-on, employable green energy skills.”

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