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Suryamitra Skill Development Programme

Suryamitra Skill Development Programme:

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing Suryamitra Skill Development Programme through National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurugram since Financial Year 2015-16.

  • Objective is to train youth of age above 18 years as solar PV technicians for installation, operation and maintenance of solar power projects.
  • Up to June 2022, a total of 51331 number of candidates have benefited from the skill development training provided under Suryamitra programme, out of which 26967 number of candidates gained employment.
  • This information was given by Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.