Over 8,000 students enrolled in the Motor Mechanic trade at Gujarat’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) will now undergo practical training in electric vehicles. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel distributed 40 electric cars to state ITIs in Gandhinagar, with Labour and Skill Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya present during the event.
The initiative’s goal is to familiarize students with the latest electric vehicle technology, preparing them for job opportunities in the sector. The Labour, Skill Development, and Employment Department, under the Chief Minister’s guidance, is implementing measures to equip government ITIs with modern technology relevant to the growing electric vehicle industry.
Minister Bavaliya highlighted that providing practical training in electric vehicle technology will enhance students’ skills and employability in a rapidly expanding sector. The state government has provided electric cars to ITIs based on syllabus requirements, ensuring that students can learn advanced technology and industry-relevant skills.
Chief Minister Patel also inaugurated 50 Dhanvantari Health Vans and six Mobile Medical Vans to offer primary healthcare to construction workers and organized sector laborers at their residences. These vans are equipped to treat common illnesses and provide laboratory tests for various health conditions, offering free medicines and primary care services for children and pregnant women.
