HSSC has trained over 2.34 lakh professionals as India expands energy transition: Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi, July 18
Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council has trained and upskilled more than 2.34 lakh professionals for India's energy sector since its inception, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday, highlighting the role of skill development in supporting the country's evolving energy landscape.
In a post on X after reviewing the functioning of the Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council (HSSC) and the ministry's Skill Development Institutes, Puri said the council has developed 78 qualification packs across the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of the hydrocarbon sector, as well as in safety and emerging energy transition areas.
"Since inception, HSSC has trained and upskilled over 2.34 lakh professionals for the energy sector with 78 qualification packs developed across upstream, midstream, downstream, safety and energy transition including Green Hydrogen, CBG, biofuels and rooftop solar," Puri said in the post.
The minister said the review focused on the functioning of HSSC and the Skill Development Institutes as India's energy sector continues to expand and diversify.
The Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council, established under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, serves as the sector skill council for the oil and gas industry and is recognised as an Awarding Body by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
According to HSSC, its objective is to implement skill development initiatives across the hydrocarbon value chain by identifying industry skill requirements, developing competency standards and qualifications, strengthening certification processes and creating benchmarks for new and emerging skills.
The council also works towards training trainers and assessors, developing a sector-specific labour market information system and promoting continuous upskilling to meet the evolving manpower requirements of the hydrocarbon industry.
The minister's review comes as the energy sector continues to add new areas such as green hydrogen, compressed biogas (CBG), biofuels and rooftop solar, with HSSC expanding its training framework to support workforce development across both conventional and emerging energy segments.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive numbers, but I wonder about the actual quality of training and job placements. It's one thing to say 2.34 lakh professionals have been trained, but have they actually found meaningful employment in the energy sector? We need to see the conversion rate from training to jobs. Just a thought from a concerned observer.
As someone from the oil and gas industry, I can say HSSC has done good work, but we need even more focus on emerging areas. The 78 qualification packs must be updated regularly to keep pace with technology changes. Also, partnerships with state-level ITIs and polytechnics could help scale this up further. Good start though! 💪
This is exactly the kind of initiative India needs for its energy transition. But I hope the training is accessible to people in smaller towns and villages too, not just in major cities. Energy transition should benefit everyone, and skill development can be a powerful tool for inclusive growth. Fingers crossed it works out well! 🤞
Finally, a practical step towards energy security with a human touch! Training 2.34 lakh people means 2.34 lakh families getting better income opportunities. The inclusion of rooftop solar and CBG will help our villages become energy self-reliant. Speed aur scale dono chahiye ab! (We need both speed and scale now!) 🌞👍
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