India is at a defining moment in its energy transition. With ambitious national targets for solar power and electric mobility, the coming decade will see a rapid expansion of green infrastructure—and with it, a growing demand for skilled professionals across solar, EV, and allied sectors. SwitchON Foundation’s Green Skills Program responds to this opportunity by building a future-ready workforce aligned with India’s clean energy goals. The program delivers hands-on, industry-linked training through modular curricula designed for real-world roles—ranging from solar manufacturing and installation to solar park operations and electric vehicle services—while ensuring strong pathways to certification, apprenticeships, and employment.

The program’s roots lie in a simple but powerful realization. While working closely with farmers and rural communities over a decade ago, SwitchON observed that many young people aspired not to traditional livelihoods on the farm, but to stable, salaried careers. This insight led to the establishment of solar training centres under MNRE - an effort that has since grown into a nationwide Green Skills movement. Today, the program places special emphasis on women and rural youth, supporting a just transition by enabling green micro-enterprises and inclusive job creation. By turning aspiration into capability, SwitchON is helping build a skilled workforce for a Net-Zero India—one trained professional at a time.