Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has partnered with Schneider Electric India Foundation to boost skill-based training infrastructure across the state.
The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric India Foundation to set up 20 advanced training laboratories in government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Polytechnic Colleges and National Academy of Construction (NAC) centres.
These labs will focus on practical training in emerging sectors such as electronics, green energy, and construction.
The initiative aims to align vocational education with current industry requirements and global benchmarks. According to officials, the project is expected to train over 9,000 students across the state in the coming years.
Under the agreement, Schneider Electric India Foundation will invest about fice crore rupees towards setting up the labs. The funds will cover training equipment, consumables, digital content, and the implementation of Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes.
While the foundation will handle the technical inputs and provide placement support, APSSDC will be responsible for providing infrastructure and mobilising students for the courses.
The move aligns with the state’s broader objective to strengthen the employability of youth through public-private partnerships in the vocational education sector. It also reflects a growing trend of private foundations working with state governments to bridge skill gaps in high-demand industries.
