Auto industry needs 2 lakh skilled people by 2030 to meet 30 pc EV adoption target: SIAM
New Indian ExpressNEW DELHI: Indian automotive industry will need up to 2 lakh skilled people by 2030 to meet the government's vision of 30 per cent electric vehicle adoption, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers said on Tuesday. "As we look ahead, one of the major constraints the auto industry will face is the dearth of skilled electric vehicle capable manpower," Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers President Vinod Aggarwal said while addressing a workshop on empowering EV-ready workforce in the Indian auto industry. Detailing the gap, SIAM Vice President Shailesh Chandra said, "By 2030, India will need nearly one to two lakh people with specific skills to meet the government's mission of 30 per cent EV adoption. " "The talent requirements will also span across multiple disciplines like electrical and mechanical, chemical and electronics engineering," added Chandra who is also MD, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd & Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd.