As it prepares to commission its first greenfield EV facility, JSW Motors Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tata Indian Institute of Skills to create a structured technical talent pipeline. The initiative will support its new energy vehicle manufacturing plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
The collaboration marks the first step in JSW Motors’ broader vision to build an industry-leading skilling ecosystem, starting at the plant floor and extending across the manufacturing value chain.
Under the partnership, a JSW Motors-specific curriculum will be co-developed with Tata IIS. The programme will cover EV systems, automation, welding, CNC operations, battery systems, and advanced manufacturing. JSW Motors will retain hiring control and curriculum validation rights to ensure alignment with production requirements and plant ramp-up timelines.
“At JSW Motors, skilling is not an HR function, it is a business imperative. As we build our manufacturing operations, we need people who are ready from Day One. 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 Limited.
Tata IIS was selected after a competitive evaluation of leading skilling institutions across India. The institute stood out for its industry-grade infrastructure, strong OEM engagement track record, and application-based training approach suited to modern EV manufacturing. The partnership also builds on JSW Foundation’s existing engagement with Tata IIS across Group-level skilling initiatives.
“At Tata IIS, our mission is to solve the nation’s skill challenges by creating a next generation workforce that is not just job-ready, but future-ready. 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.
JSW Motors’ long-term skilling roadmap extends beyond factory operations to include supplier and vendor partners, dealer networks, and end customers. As it scales, the company plans to establish a dedicated in-house training academy focused on advanced manufacturing and future mobility technologies, reinforcing its ambition to become a capability leader in the EV sector.
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