In a significant boost to India’s electric mobility ecosystem, the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) and Michelin India have announced the launch of EV Shiksha, a nationwide EV skilling initiative designed to develop a future-ready workforce for the country’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle industry.
The program is being executed by ISIEINDIA as the Training Partner at the Centre of Excellence for Electric Vehicles (COE-EV), MIT ADT University, Pune.
The Shared Mission
“To accelerate India’s transition to green mobility by empowering youth with advanced, industry-relevant EV skills.”
During the ceremony, dignitaries from ASDC, Michelin India, and MIT ADT University underscored the urgency of synchronizing skill development with the pace at which sustainable mobility technologies are evolving. They emphasized that strengthening India’s EV workforce requires continuous knowledge upgradation and practical learning environments that mirror industry expectations.
Key Leaders & Attendees
Mr. Arindam Lahiri
CEO
ASDC
Mr. Vinkesh Gulati
Chairperson
ASDC
Dr. Mangesh T. Karad
Exec. President
MIT ADT University
Ms. Meenu Sarawgi
Exec VP & Chief Strategy
ASDC
Michelin India Delegation
Mr. Pankaj Kumar Chauhan
Mr. Shamindra Welikala
Mr. Dharish Kumar
Tyre Engineering & Sustainability
A dedicated session on tyre engineering and sustainability added further value to the inaugural event. The session fostered interactive dialogue on the intersection of technical innovation, environmental responsibility, and real-world industry applications reinforcing the importance of integrated learning in shaping competent EV professionals.
Through EV Shiksha, ASDC, Michelin India, and ISIEINDIA aim to cultivate a robust, skilled, and industry-ready talent pool capable of supporting India’s EV transition. The initiative aspires not only to prepare learners for today’s mobility landscape but also to equip them for the future of electric and sustainable transportation, which India is rapidly embracing.
