365telugu.com online news, HYDERABAD, December 16th, 2025: In a major boost to green energy employment in the state, Tata BlueScope Steel (TBSPL), in partnership with Tata STRIVE, has launched a specialized skill development program for the youth of Telangana.
This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the renewable energy sector, aligning with India’s ambitious goal of achieving non-fossil fuel electric power capacity by 2030.
Focus on ‘Surya Mitra’ Training..
Tata BlueScope Steel, a leader in construction solutions, has collaborated with Tata STRIVE—the skill development arm of the Tata Community Initiatives Trust—to launch a dedicated program for aspiring Solar PV Installers.
National Alignment: The program, launched in Hyderabad, is conducted in alignment with the Government of India’s Surya Mitra Program.
Career Opportunities: Certified ‘Surya Mitras’ will be prepared for both entrepreneurship and employment, securing roles in installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance within the rapidly expanding solar energy ecosystem.
The intensive training is designed to create a pool of job-ready youth in the renewable energy space:
| Feature | Details |
| Location | Venkatraopet, Telangana |
| Duration | 12 weeks (516 hours of intensive learning) |
| Structure | 10 weeks of classroom training + 2 weeks of On-the-Job Training |
| Target | Training 40 individuals from across the state |
| Timeline | Program to continue until March 31, 2026 |
Leadership Perspectives..
Ms. Priya Rajesh, Chief Marketing Officer, TBSPL, underscored the company’s commitment to sustainable progress. “Our CSR initiatives focus on creating long-term, meaningful impact across education, employment, and the environment.
This program reflects our purpose-driven approach to contributing toward sustainable progress and enabling communities through knowledge and skill-building,” she stated.
Mr. Vidhu Prakash, Associate Lead Partnerships, Tata STRIVE, emphasized the program’s national relevance. “Skill development programs, particularly in the Green Sector, are playing a critical role in India’s development framework and are central to missions like Skill India Mission and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Our partnership with Tata BlueScope Steel, especially in a sunrise sector like solar, demonstrates how sustained collaboration can modernize vocational training and make it more relevant to today’s industry needs,” he said.
Holistic Development and Social Upliftment..
Beyond technical training, the initiative aims to enhance life skills and create sustainable livelihood opportunities, focusing particularly on uplifting marginalized and underprivileged communities, including women and youth. Tata STRIVE will ensure the holistic development of the trainees by imparting soft and employability skills alongside industry-relevant domain knowledge.