Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has joined forces with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to boost skill development in the power sector, with a special focus on green jobs and transmission & distribution skills. This partnership aims to make India’s workforce more job-ready and aligned with the country’s growing clean energy needs.
As part of the agreement, Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), established by Tata Power, will become NSDC’s Training Partner. TPSDI will offer hands-on, industry-aligned training in key areas like green energy, power transmission, power distribution, and industrial safety. The curriculum will be tailored to meet the evolving demands of India’s energy transition and the net-zero workforce, ensuring trainees are prepared for the future.
So far, TPSDI has trained over three lakh individuals, helping bridge the skill gap in the power sector. Building on this success, Tata Power plans to expand TPSDI’s reach by setting up more training centers across the country, adding to its current 11 centers. This move will improve access to quality vocational training, especially for youth in diverse regions.
The partnership will also introduce training programs in emerging fields like energy storage, green hydrogen, and pumped hydros, supporting India’s shift towards a green energy future. These programs will help build a strong talent pipeline, crucial for accelerating the clean energy transition.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Himal Tewari, CHRO, Chief – Sustainability & CSR, Tata Power, said in a statement, “We deeply value our partnership with NSDC, which reinforces our shared commitment to building a future-ready workforce for India’s rapidly transforming energy sector. Tata Power has always believed that human capital development is central to nation-building. TPSDI, established over a decade ago, has already trained more than three lakh individuals and continues to bridge the sectoral skill gap through industry-relevant, employability-focused training. This collaboration with NSDC underscores TPSDI’s scale, impact, and excellence in workforce transformation. Going forward, we aim to significantly expand TPSDI’s footprint by establishing more centers beyond our current network of eleven. Through this, we will further strengthen India’s green energy talent ecosystem and contribute meaningfully to the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
Mr. Nitin Kapoor, Vice President, NSDC Academy, mentioned, “This partnership with TPSDI and Tata Power is a significant milestone for Skill India. We admire TPSDI’s legacy in capacity building, inclusive skilling, and employability enhancement. Skilling is no longer a luxury but a necessity, and TPSDI’s commitment will help industry professionals continuously upskill and reskill in a rapidly transforming power landscape. The strength of the Tata brand and this partnership will accelerate India’s goal of creating a digitally enabled, energy-smart workforce.”
The agreement was signed at TPSDI-Shahad, one of TPSDI’s seven training hubs, during the Institute’s Annual Meet. Key dignitaries present at the event included Mr. Nitin Kapoor, Vice President of NSDC Academy, and Mr. Alok Prasad, Head of TPSDI, who signed the agreement. They were joined by Mr. Himal Tewari, CHRO and Chief of Sustainability & CSR at Tata Power; Mr. Varun Batra, General Manager of NSDC Academy; and Mr. Sachin Mujumdar, Chief of Transmission Projects at South East UP Power Transmission Company Limited (SEUPPTCL), a Tata Power subsidiary.
All leaders highlighted the importance of skill development and youth empowerment as crucial drivers for nation-building and sustainable growth. This collaboration marks a major step toward creating a highly skilled, industry-ready, and digitally empowered workforce, aligned with India’s vision for green growth, sustainable livelihoods, and a robust energy sector talent pool.
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