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covering 10 specialized job roles. As received certification via NSTI. elevate their socio-economic status,
of December 2024, a total of 1,622 fostering sustainable employment
candidates have completed Basic This initiative paves the way for and entrepreneurship.
skill training assessments and artisans and craftspeople to
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for A Greener Future

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Enable these technicians to install PM Surya Ghar Achievements (as of
is a significant initiative by the and maintain 1 crore residential December 2024):
Government of India to drive solar rooftop solar systems.
energy adoption at the household The National Instructional Media
level. This scheme encourages Contribute to India’s clean energy Institute (NIMI) has been appointed
rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) goals by installing 30 GW of rooftop as the Training Partner (TP) for
installations, significantly reducing solar capacity by 2026-27. executing the skilling component
the electricity costs for consumers of the scheme. As of December 25,
while promoting a cleaner and Provide households with free or low- 2024, a total of 42 Institutes across
greener future. NIMI is proud to be cost electricity (up to 300 units per the country have commenced Short–
a training partner for this initiative. month). Term Training (STT), successfully
training 795 candidates under the
Project Objectives: Reduce carbon emissions by 720 PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
million tons over 25 years. Initiative. The proposed number
Develop a skilled workforce by of candidates for January 2025
training 1,00,000 Rooftop Solar Boost employment and strengthen is 2065. Additionally, 27 Trainers
Technicians with the support of 500 the local economy through green and Instructors have been trained
trainers across India. energy jobs. under the Training of Trainers (ToT)
Programme of PMSGMBY.

Guinness World Record Application:

NIMI has applied for a Guinness World Record in
vocational education for developing an unprecedented
11,52,030 CAD drawings. A positive response has been
received, and further communication is in progress

NBT Visit
From December 11 to 19, 2024, NIMI officials visited
the National Book Trust (NBT) in New Delhi to exchange
best practices and explore opportunities for future
collaboration

Inspirational Tale: Shri Surya Raj – From Electrician to Industrialist

Shri. Surya Raj’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of skill training. Started as an ITI electrician from
NSTI Hyderabad, he spent 15 years at HMT, gaining invaluable industry experience before launching his ventures.

In 1991, he founded Dynamic Engineers, now known as Dynamic Tools
Pvt Ltd, a thriving company with over 250 skilled workers. Today, as
the Chairman of Dynamic Aerospace Technologies Pvt Ltd & SKM
Technologies, he leads a workforce engaged in manufacturing high-
precision components for global industries.

Beyond business success, he is deeply committed to corporate social
responsibility (CSR) initiatives. His contributions include supporting
schools, improving healthcare, and enhancing sanitation projects.
At NSTIs, he actively mentors aspiring learners, demonstrating how
technical education can shape extraordinary careers.

His advice to students: ‘Leverage ITI courses, stay determined, and
work hard for success’.