New Delhi, May 11 2023: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the knowledge and implementation partner of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), collaborated with the Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers (ISIEINDIA) – one of the leading organisations in India for EV skill development to organise India’s First Solar Car Rally, ISIE-Electric Solar Vehicle Championship - ESVC 3000. The event, which was planned on the theme of the World Solar Challenge covered 350+ km in three days from Galgotias University, Greater Noida.
The solar vehicle championship created awareness and promoted the adoption of electric vehicles, upskilling, road safety and the use of renewable energy. Over 1500 engineering graduates from more than 25 leading institutions and 18 states were upskilled in the event. The students showcased their self-designed and manufactured solar vehicles in an on-road rally, covering over 350 km in three days, starting from Galgotias University, Greater Noida to Agra. Vidyavardhini College of Engineering (Mumbai), Sinhgad College of Engineering (Pune) and Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (Pune) emerged as the winner, runner-up and second runner-up of the challenge respectively.
The opening ceremony for the event was held on 14 April in the presence of Shri. Dhruv Galgotia (CEO, Galgotias University), Mr. Vinod Gupta (President, ISIEINDIA), Prof. Prakash Joshi (Founder and Joint Managing Trustee, MIT Group of Institutions), Dr. K. C. Vora (Emeritus Professor, COEP Technical University), Mr. Praveen Kumar (Sr. HR Officer), Mr. Amit Singh (Customer Success Manager, Altair Engineering), Mr. Akshay Kumar (Head Business Development, E Fill Electric and Charging Solution) and other industry and academic delegates.
Additionally, the event established a significant impact in areas pertaining to electric vehicles through rally, providing a platform for students across India to learn and improve their skills in new technologies and renewable energy, promoting e-mobility and green energy. The rally also enabled budding engineers to grapple with real-life applications and improve their skills related to design, analysis and problem solving besides enhancing their interpersonal skills and self-confidence.
Sanjeeva Singh, Executive Vice President, NSDC and CFO, NSDC International said, “India has already made remarkable strides towards achieving its climate change goals. Also, the Union Budget 2023-2024 highlighted the importance of Green Growth as one of the government’s seven priorities and taking forward this ambitious vision, NSDC is committed towards building capabilities in India’s sunrise sectors and renewable energy sector. It is my firm belief that India’s first solar car rally— Electric Solar Vehicle Championship– 3000 will continue to lay a robust foundation in climate justice and will augment a solid understanding for green jobs in India. I congratulate Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers (ISIEINDIA) and Galgotia University for organising this challenge and for being a part of the green transition that is creating bright prospects for India’s youth and we as the knowledge partner in this initiative will ensure that our talent is prepared for this green growth.
Vinod Gupta, Founder and President, ISIEINDIA said “ISIEINDIA is creating an impact and ecosystem. The outcome of the rally is very impactful i.e., 2 Crore + People for EV Adoption and Road Safety also 1500+ Engineering Graduates from 18 states of India Upskilled.
Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotia University said, “It’s a pleasure to host 1500+ engineering students from top universities of India at our university. We always support and provide the best platform for young innovators. These are the future engineers and entrepreneurs of India. The ESVC3000 is an innovative approach for learning and skill development”.
The event was supported by sponsors and partners including, NSDC, Michelin India, Altair Engineering, Raw Pressery, EasyMyTrip, E Fill Electric, JS Design, Skill Reporter, Mobility Outlook, E Vehicle Info, Edgo carts and Junofast.
ESVC3000 helped in creating a competitive environment among engineering institutions for providing quality education and students learnt to practically implement their classroom concepts in creating highly durable, innovative solar electric vehicles. As the rally passed through major cities, it created an impact and interest in electric mobility and helped in the adoption of e-vehicles.
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