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PRAYAGRAJ, MARCH 26, 2026

       Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, through its skilling arm Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), has expanded its national footprint with the inauguration of a new training centre in Prayagraj in partnership with ICICI Foundation. The centre aims to equip local youth and women with industry-relevant skills in power, renewable energy and allied sectors, supporting India’s growing demand for a future-ready workforce.

The centre was jointly inaugurated by Saumya Agarwal, Commissioner, Prayagraj, and Himal Tewari, CHRO, Chief – Sustainability & CSR, Tata Power, in the presence of Ashok Panda, CEO, PPGCL, and Alok Prasad, Head – TPSDI, marking another milestone in Tata Power’s commitment to advancing skill development through collaborative partnerships.

The TPSDI Prayagraj centre will offer industry-aligned, hands-on training in renewable energy technologies, including solar PV installation and maintenance, electrical safety, and energy efficiency, helping bridge the skill gap in India’s fast-growing clean energy sector.

TPSDI, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has also launched specialised training batches for tribal youth, which were virtually inaugurated by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram. These programmes will commence at the Prayagraj centre and across TPSDI’s four newly established centres in Odisha – Balasore, Dhenkanal, Berhampur and Sambalpur – as well as its existing centres in Cuttack, Maithon (Jharkhand) and Jojobera (Jharkhand).

The centre will also deliver training programmes under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, with certifications designed to enhance employability and facilitate faster placement with industry stakeholders, including EPC companies, channel partners and service providers.

Since its inception, TPSDI has emerged as a leading institute in energy sector skilling, offering over 200 modular courses across domains such as Green Energy, Power Systems, Transmission & Distribution, Safety and Soft Skills. The institute has trained over 4.2 lakh individuals, contributing more than 1.6 million person-days of training, with significant participation from women and beneficiaries from affirmative action groups.

With the establishment of the Prayagraj centre, Tata Power aims to build a strong local talent pipeline to support regional energy infrastructure and upcoming projects. The initiative is expected to promote sustainable livelihoods while contributing to India’s broader clean energy transition and skilling mission.

The inauguration underscores Tata Power’s continued commitment to nation-building through skill development, empowering communities and strengthening India’s journey towards a resilient and sustainable energy future.