The "Skilling India in Critical and Emerging Sectors" initiative by DRIIV is strategically designed to address the urgent need for a highly skilled workforce in rapidly evolving industrial domains such as EV, Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM), Semiconductor technologies and IC design, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), and Cyber-Security. As India transitions into a technology-driven society, proficiency in these sectors is crucial to maintaining global competitiveness, with the EV and semiconductor industries alone projected to reach $150 billion by 2030 and $64 billion by 2026, respectively. Equipping the next generation with the essential skills in deep-tech is vital for sustaining and accelerating the nation's economic growth.

To meet this need, DRIIV's skilling program will create a series of targeted training opportunities by forging industry-academic partnershipsand integrating real-world applications into the learning process. The aim is to develop a robust pipeline of skilled professionals. With expert guidance and mentorship from eminent academicians within DRIIV’s ecosystem, the initiative emphasizes continuous learning and hands-on experience in emerging technologies.