Tata Power & NSDC Partner to Strengthen Skill Development in India’s Power Sector
Varahi media.com online news,National,March 13, 2025: Tata Power, one of India’s leading integrated power companies, has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation
Varahi media.com online news,National,March 13, 2025: Tata Power, one of India’s leading integrated power companies, has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to enhance workforce readiness and skill development in the power sector. This collaboration aims to strengthen green job opportunities and build expertise in power transmission and distribution, driving employability in the industry.
As part of this initiative, the Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), established by Tata Power, will serve as NSDC’s Training Partner. TPSDI will deliver industry-aligned training programs in key domains such as green energy, power transmission, power distribution, and industrial safety. The courses will focus on hands-on learning to equip trainees with practical skills, ensuring they meet the evolving demands of India’s energy transition and net-zero workforce.
With over three lakh individuals already trained, TPSDI has been instrumental in bridging the skill gap in the power sector. Expanding on this success, Tata Power plans to establish additional training centers across India, increasing access to high-quality vocational education. Currently, TPSDI operates 11 training centers nationwide.
The partnership will also introduce training in emerging areas such as energy storage, green hydrogen, and pumped hydro systems—aligning with India’s growing green energy ecosystem. These initiatives will strengthen India’s skilled workforce and support the country’s clean energy transition.
The agreement was officially signed at TPSDI-Shahad, one of TPSDI’s key training hubs, during the Institute’s Annual Meet. The signing ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including:
- Mr. Nitin Kapoor, Vice President, NSDC Academy
- Mr. Alok Prasad, Head – TPSDI
- Mr. Himal Tewari, CHRO, Chief – Sustainability & CSR, Tata Power
- Mr. Varun Batra, General Manager, NSDC Academy
- Mr. Sachin Mujumdar, Chief of Transmission Projects, SEUPPTCL (A Tata Power subsidiary)
Speaking at the event, Mr. Himal Tewari, CHRO, Chief – Sustainability & CSR, Tata Power, emphasized the company’s commitment to skill development:”Our partnership with NSDC reinforces our mission to create a future-ready workforce for India’s fast-evolving energy sector.
With over three lakh individuals trained, TPSDI continues to bridge the skill gap through industry-relevant training. This collaboration will help expand TPSDI’s reach and strengthen India’s green energy talent ecosystem, supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
Mr. Nitin Kapoor, Vice President, NSDC Academy, also highlighted the significance of this initiative:
“This partnership marks a milestone for Skill India. TPSDI’s expertise in capacity building and employability enhancement will be key in upskilling industry professionals in the rapidly transforming power landscape. With the strength of the Tata brand and this collaboration, we will accelerate India’s efforts to build a digitally enabled, energy-smart workforce.”
This collaboration is a significant step toward developing a highly skilled and industry-ready workforce, aligning with India’s vision of green growth, sustainable livelihoods, and a robust energy sector talent pool.
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