Bengal DRE builds solar careers for rural youth in North Bengal. Our solar training programmes and skills development programs equip local youth with job-ready technical expertise while strengthening the last-mile service and supply chains that make clean energy adoption last.
Our comprehensive training initiatives are designed to bridge the skills gap and create a resilient DRE ecosystem.
Courses cover solar panel installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting across home light systems, pumps, and rooftop units.
We develop local entrepreneurship through the Solar Sathi model, enabling trained youth to deliver essential last-mile operations and maintenance services within their own communities.
Targeted skill training programmes build entrepreneurship among local women, strengthening the last-mile value chain and opening income pathways in the solar sector.
To date, we have trained 1,540+ youth through our solar skills training institute network, maintaining a 61% placement rate through 30+ industry partners.
Youth training
(7-day)
Advanced training
(45-day)
Electrician training
(7-day)
Youth placed in jobs
86% placement rate
Our trained youth have been placed with leading companies in the solar, energy and talent-services sectors
PARTNERSHIP
Partner with the Network
Bengal DRE works with government departments, CSOs, and private sector operators to scale green skilling across North Bengal.
Youth Mobilisation
We collaborate with partners to identify and recruit eligible rural youth from tea garden communities for green career pathways in the solar sector.
Industry Linkages
Partners help support enrollment, raise awareness, and provide direct job opportunities by connecting trained youth to employers in the solar industry.
Join the Mission
Active engagement with NABARD, GTA, SC-ST-OBC Development Corporation, and BDO offices to fund, accredit, and scale solar training programmes.
NABARD
Proposal submitted for youth capacity building on solar PV and solar pump technology. Final verification and centre visit completed.
GTA (Gorkhaland Territorial Administration)
Proposal submitted for skill training for SC/ST youth in hill regions. Follow-up ongoing.
Work order received for a 60-day solar training programme for SC candidates in Jalpaiguri. Skill centre accreditation under process.
Organisations can partner with Bengal DRE to drive community impact and accelerate solar adoption. Whether you are a government body, CSO, or private employer, there is a role for you in this network.