ijayawada, August 5, 2025 — In a powerful step toward shaping India’s renewable energy workforce, the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), in partnership with the Swaniti Initiative, organized a high-impact workshop titled “Empowering India’s Green Future: Andhra Pradesh as the Talent Hub for Solar and Wind Energy.” The event, held in Vijayawada, brought together over 250 industry leaders, government officials, and development partners to craft a forward-looking roadmap for workforce readiness in green energy.
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Key government figures including IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar graced the occasion, underscoring the state’s commitment to aligning skilling efforts with evolving industry demands and sustainable goals.
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Major Highlights:
Demand-Driven Skilling Roadmap
The workshop focused on designing industry-aligned training frameworks for solar and wind energy—targeting roles in manufacturing, installation, operations, and maintenance.
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Launch of the Green Skilling Taskforce
A private-sector green skilling taskforce was initiated to ensure the state’s talent pool meets both national and global clean energy workforce needs.
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Inclusion at Its Core
The event placed special emphasis on integrating traditionally marginalized groups into the green economy—targeting tribal youth, women-led Self-Help Groups, and aspiring green micro-entrepreneurs.
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Towards the Green Skill Development Roadmap
Insights and outcomes from the workshop will form the backbone of Andhra Pradesh’s upcoming Green Skill Development Roadmap, intended to scale training infrastructure and build a resilient green workforce.
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A Renewed Vision for Employment
Speaking at the related conference, Minister Nara Lokesh revealed plans to generate 2 lakh green energy jobs over the next five years, and announced the launch of a dedicated skill portal on September 1 to bridge trained youth with private sector opportunities.
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Why This Matters:
Strategic Alignment: This initiative positions Andhra Pradesh as a frontrunner in green skilling and renewable energy workforce development.
Economic Impact: With a target of 2 lakh jobs and an inclusive training framework, the workshop signals a significant economic and social opportunity for underrepresented communities.
Future-Ready Ecosystem: The taskforce and the upcoming portal reflect a systematic approach to matching skilling efforts with actual job market demands.
