Delhi Government Announces First EV Mechanics Training Programme

India

Sep 15

Written By WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

On September 15th, 2022, Delhi Government announced its first comprehensive training program for Electric vehicle (EV) mechanics. This initiative is a step towards Delhi’s aspiration to become the EV capital of India and create a pool of skilled and trained workforce to support the ecosystem. To develop the training program, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed among Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU), World Resources Institute India (WRI India), and Hero Electric Vehicles Ltd.

Read the coverage in India Today.

What will the programme cover?
The programme will cover basic and advanced EV mechanics theoretical training and provide practical experience through relevant internship opportunities to students.

Read the coverage in Hindustan Times.

What is the role of DSEU, WRI India and Hero Electric Vehicles?
The DSEU will undertake the end-to-end design of the program’s course structure and curriculum.
As the knowledge partner, WRI India will provide the required research, monitoring, and evaluation support to the program.
Through its rich industry experience, Hero Electric will support DSEU in designing the study material as well as provide internship opportunities to the program students.

Read the coverage in The Statesman.

Authors: K. Zé Liu, Nikita Gupta, Garima Agarwal

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