Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Launches Solar and EV Courses at 70 ITIs
Maharashtra is adding new courses on solar energy and electric vehicles in 70 schools called ITIs to help people get good jobs.
The government is also building a new special school in Mumbai for people from Scheduled Caste and Neo-Buddhist communities.
This new school will teach important skills like how to fix air conditioners and be an electrician.
The government is also working with companies to make the schools better and help students find jobs, making sure they learn skills that companies need.
Maharashtra is introducing Solar Technician and EV Mechanic courses in 70 ITIs.
The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship approved the new courses.
A new Government Advanced ITI is approved in Chembur, Mumbai, for Scheduled Caste and Neo-Buddhist communities.
The Chembur ITI will offer courses in areas like Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Electrician.
36 district-level ITIs will be upgraded through collaboration with private industries.
- Who
- The Director General of Training under the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha.
- What
- Introduction of Solar Technician and EV Mechanic courses and new ITI in Chembur.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- To enhance employment opportunities and provide skills aligned with industry demands.
- Courses Approved
- Solar Technician (Electrical) and EV Mechanic (Electric Vehicle)
- Number of ITIs
- 70
- New ITI Location
- Chembur, Mumbai
- Targeted Communities
- Scheduled Caste and Neo-Buddhist
- Collaboration
- 36 district-level ITIs with private industries
- Chembur ITI Courses
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Electrician, Wireman, IoT Technician (Smart City), and Electric Mechanic
