Secretary, MSDE inaugurates Skills4Future ( EV & Green Skills Lab
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s green skilling ecosystem, Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) inaugurated the Skills4Future EV & Green Skills Lab at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Bengaluru recently. The lab has been established under the Skills4Future programme, a collaborative initiative of Shell India, Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Edunet Foundation, aimed at equipping youth with future-ready skills in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and green technologies.
During her visit, Secretary, MSDE, interacted with students, trainers and industry representatives, and witnessed quality infrastructure and practical learning modules on EV technology. The facility has been designed to provide learners with hands-on exposure to Electric Vehicle systems, battery technologies, diagnostics, safety practices and other emerging green technologies, thereby enhancing their employability in rapidly growing sectors of sustainable mobility and clean energy.
The inauguration of the EV & Green Skills Lab at NSTI Bengaluru marks another milestone in the ongoing partnership between MSDE, DGT and Shell India, reaffirming their shared commitment to empowering youth with future-focused skills and supporting India’s journey towards a greener and more sustainable future. (updated on 17th september 2026)
