JSW Motors, Tata IIS join hands to build EV talent pipeline for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant

The collaboration will develop a JSW-specific curriculum covering EV systems, automation, welding, CNC operations, battery systems, and advanced manufacturing.

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JSW Motors Ltd, the new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturing company of the JSW Group, on Thursday has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) to establish a structured technical talent pipeline ahead of the commissioning of its greenfield manufacturing plant at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The collaboration marks the first step in JSW Motors’ broader ambition to build an industry-leading skilling ecosystem that begins at the plant floor and extends across the manufacturing value chain.The company said in a statment, the partnership delivers a JSW Motors-specific curriculum co-developed with Tata IIS, covering EV systems, automation, welding, CNC operations, battery systems, and advanced manufacturing. JSW Motors retains hiring control and curriculum validation rights to ensure alignment with production requirements and plant ramp-up timelines. “The Tata IIS partnership gives us structured capability, relevant curriculum, and the execution rigour aligned to our timelines. This is a deliberate bridge as we work towards building our own world-class training academy,” said Rupam Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer, JSW Motors Ltd Tata IIS was selected following a competitive evaluation of skilling institutions across India. The institution was assessed on training infrastructure, OEM engagement track record, and application-based training methodology suited to EV manufacturing. The collaboration builds on JSW Foundation’s existing relationship with Tata IIS across Group-level skilling initiatives. “This partnership with JSW Motors is a significant step toward that goal. By designing bespoke programs in Advanced Manufacturing, we are equipping India’s youth with the high-precision skills required to drive the next generation of automotive excellence and ensuring a robust, consistent talent pipeline for our industry partners,” said Venguswamy Ramaswamy, CEO Designate, Tata Indian Institute of Skills.The company’s statement read, JSW Motors’ long-term roadmap includes extending its skilling ecosystem to supplier and vendor partners, dealer networks, and end customers. The company plans to establish a dedicated in-house training academy focused on advanced manufacturing and future mobility technologies as it scales operations.