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Time of India
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- Time of India
Andhra govt, Schneider Electric partner to strengthen skill training ecosystem
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Monday announced a key partnership with Schneider Electric to modernise training infrastructure and equip youth with future-ready skills. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) and Schneider Electric India Foundation was signed in Amaravati, aimed at strengthening skilling in electronics, construction, green energy, and industrial automation, a release said. "This partnership equips our youth for the green and digital economy and modernises training infrastructure," said the State IT and Human Resources Minister, highlighting the state's vision for global workforce readiness. Twenty advanced labs will be established in government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), polytechnic colleges, and other institutions by 2027, featuring world-class electrical, solar, and automation equipment. Schneider Electric, a French multinational company, will invest Rs 5 crore in lab equipment, consumables, digital content, and a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme. Over 9,000 youth will be trained and placed across key sectors, the release added. Schneider will also establish a Rs 15 crore Centre of Excellence in Mangalagiri to offer high-end skilling and international certification programmes. A Research & Innovation Centre will be launched in Anantapuram and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts to pilot a modern power optimisation model for efficient energy use, the release further said. Select centres include ITIs in Araku and Ongole, and polytechnic colleges in Guntur, Anantapur, Chandragiri, and Nandyal districts.>
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Hans India
AP govt and Schneider Electric India Foundation ink MoU for skill training
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric India Foundation. The MoU signing ceremony was held in Amaravati in the presence of IT Minister Nara Lokesh. This strategic collaboration seeks to strengthen skill development infrastructure and prepare a future-ready workforce for emerging sectors such as Electronics, Construction, and Green Energy—both in India and globally. The highlights of MoU include establishment of 20 advanced training labs across Government ITIs, Polytechnic Colleges, and NAC training centers between April 2024 and March 2027. Labs to be equipped with state-of-the-art electrical systems, solar energy solutions, and industrial automation equipment. Over 9,000 youth to be trained in alignment with industry requirements and global standards. Schneider Electric India Foundation to invest approximately ₹5 crore in training equipment, consumables, digital materials, and Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes. Placement support will be provided to successful candidates. APSSDC to provide infrastructure and mobilize students for training programs. The Schneider Electric has also agreed for the establishment of a centre of excellence in Mangalagiri with an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore, focused on high-end skill development and industry-aligned certification programmes. Creation of a Research & Innovation Center in Anantapur, aimed at fostering advanced applied research and collaboration with academia and industry. Launch of a modern power optimisation pilot project in ASR district, to serve as a model for efficient energy management and sustainable power solutions. Training centers will be set up in Amaravathi, Kuppam, Digital Community Bhavan – PM Lanka (Chittoor) and also at nine Government ITIs, Araku, Rajahmundry (Girls), Narsipatnam, Nuziveedu, Ongole (Boys), AS Peta, Karvetinagaram (Girls), Kadapa (Minorities), Srisailam and seven Government Polytechnics - Srikakulam, Guntur, Anantapur, Chandragiri, Nandyal, Gannavaram and Ongole. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior dignitaries including G Ganesh Kumar, Managing Director & CEO, APSSDC; K Dinesh Kumar, Executive Director, APSSDC; Deepak Sharma, Country Head & Managing Director, Schneider Electric; and Richa Gautam, Senior General Manager – CSR & Sustainability, Schneider Electric. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Nara Lokesh stated that this collaboration reaffirms State's commitment to bridging the skill gap and preparing its youth for the industries of the future.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh government inks MoU with Schneider Electric India Foundation to train youth for jobs in electronics and construction
The State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric India Foundation to strengthen skill development infrastructure and prepare a workforce for emerging sectors such as electronics, construction and green energy. The MoU was signed between the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) and Schneider Electric India Foundation in the presence of Minister for Human Resource Development, Electronics and IT Nara Lokesh in Amaravati on May 5 (Monday). Mr. Lokesh said the collaboration reaffirms Andhra Pradesh's commitment to bridging the skill gap and preparing its youth for the industries of the future. As part of the MoU, 20 advanced training labs would be established in government Industrial Training Institutes, polytechnic colleges, and NAC training centres between April 2024 and March 2027, according to a press release from the department. All labs would be equipped with electrical systems, solar energy solutions and industrial automation equipment. More than 9,000 youth are expected to be trained in alignment with industry requirements and global standards and placement support would be provided to successful candidates, according to the release. The training centres are at nine government ITIs in Araku, Rajahmundry (Girls), Narsipatnam, Nuziveedu, Ongole (Boys), A.S. Peta, Karvetinagaram (Girls), Kadapa (Minorities), Srisailam; 7 Government Polytechnics in Srikakulam, Guntur, Anantapur, Chandragiri, Nandyal, Gannavaram, Ongole and in NAC centres. While Schneider Electric India Foundation would invest around ₹5 crore in training equipment, consumables, digital materials, and Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes, APSSDC would provide infrastructure and mobilise students for the programmes. As per the request of Mr. Lokesh, the Foundation has also agreed to establish a Centre of Excellence in Mangalagiri for industry-aligned certification programmes, a Research and Innovation Centre in Anantapur to foster advanced applied research with academia and industry and Modern Power Optimisation Pilot Project in Alluri Sitharama Raju district to serve as a model for efficient energy management and sustainable power solutions, the release said.
