Suzlon and Andhra Pradesh Join Forces for India's Largest Green Skill Program in Tribute to Shri Tulsi Tanti

Sign an MoU to lay the foundation for India's largest Green Skill Development Program, which entails empowering 12,000 trainees and reshaping education and skill-building in the Renewable Energy Sector

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Andhra Pradesh, India: As a tribute to Late Shri Tulsi Tanti and his strong commitment to Andhra Pradesh, Suzlon Group has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) to launch India's largest green skill development program to enhance green jobs and bridge the employability gap in the renewable sector in India. This pioneering program aims to create a future-ready workforce by increasing green job opportunities and addressing the skill gap in renewable energy. Over the next four years, the program will offer training to 12,000 youth, including at least 3,000 women, in specialised areas of wind power manufacturing, such as Electrical, Mechanical, Blade Technology, Material Management, Operations & Maintenance, and Land & Liasoning. Furthermore, Suzlon will create a structured curriculum for ITI, Diploma, and degree engineering colleges and forge university partnerships to integrate globally recognised content and advanced research in the wind energy industry.

Shri Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT & Human Resources Development, said, "Our goal is to create 2 million local jobs in the next 5 years, fostering enterprise development, self-employment, and increased income for economically disadvantaged families, which will play a crucial role in building a 'Viksit Andhra Pradesh.' This program will help a lot of underserved families and contribute to strengthening India's talent position in the renewable energy sector."

JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group, said, "Late Shri Tulsi Tanti often envisioned establishing a university dedicated to renewable energy, a place where India could cultivate talent in this field with the same global recognition that it enjoys for its engineering excellence. With this strategic initiative, we aim to position Andhra Pradesh as a talent export hub for the renewable energy sector, empowering the state to lead the way in shaping a sustainable future."

Rajendra Mehta, Chief Human Resource Officer, Suzlon Group, said, "Through this collaborative effort, Suzlon will lead the establishment of 'Learning Labs' at 5 strategic locations in Andhra Pradesh, offering 3 to 12-month programs that blend classroom and hands-on training. These centres will serve as hubs for online and offline skill development, training, and job placements, further amplifying the impact of this transformative initiative. This initiative strengthens Suzlon's role in shaping India's sustainable workforce for the future by building 12,000 careers."

About The Suzlon Group

The Suzlon Group is a leading global renewable energy solutions provider, with approximately 20.9 GW* of wind energy capacity installed across 17 countries. Headquartered at Suzlon One Earth in Pune, India, the Group includes Suzlon Energy Limited (NSE: SUZLON, BSE: 532667) and its subsidiaries. A vertically integrated organisation, Suzlon has in-house R&D centres in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and India, and world-class manufacturing facilities across India. With 29 years of operational excellence and a diverse workforce of over 7,700 employees, Suzlon is India's No. 1 Renewable Energy Solutions company, managing ~15 GW of assets and an additional ~6 GW installed outside India. Its portfolio includes the advanced 2.x MW and 3.x MW series of wind turbines.

*Global installations of Suzlon manufactured wind turbine generators. Data as of 30^th September 2024

Suzlon corporate website: www.suzlon.com