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Updated On: 14-Jan-2026 12:09 PM
Volvo-Eicher invests ₹5 crore to set up a regional automotive and EV training centre at VNR VJIET Hyderabad, supporting workforce skill development and student industry exposure.
₹5 crore investment by Volvo-Eicher.
10-year training centre at VNR VJIET.
Focus on diesel and electric vehicle training.
Skill development for employees and students.
Hiring support with a focus on female engineers.
VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), operating under the Volvo-Eicher brand, has established a Regional Competency Development Centre at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology (VNR VJIET) in Hyderabad. The company has invested ₹5 crore to develop this facility, which will operate for an initial period of 10 years, with an option for renewal.
The centre has been inaugurated at the E Block of the VNR VJIET campus and marks a key step in strengthening industry-academia collaboration in automotive education and skill development.
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The newly set-up training centre will serve two key purposes. It will be used to train Eicher employees and dealer personnel from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. At the same time, it will provide hands-on learning opportunities for students and faculty from the automobile, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineering departments.
The facility is equipped with three diesel vehicles, one electric vehicle, cut-section models of automotive systems, and diagnostic boards related to automotive and electrical technologies. This setup allows participants to gain practical exposure to real commercial vehicle systems.
Sumit Diwan, National Head – Customer Care at VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, said the investment highlights the company’s focus on building strong technical capabilities and creating a long-term talent pipeline. He also shared that VECV plans to recruit students from the automobile engineering department and will actively encourage the participation of female students in its hiring process.
D. Suresh Babu, President of Vignana Jyothi, stated that the collaboration supports the institute’s goal of delivering industry-focused education. He noted that access to real-world automotive technologies will help students better understand systems currently used in commercial vehicle operations.
The centre will address skill requirements across both traditional automotive systems and emerging electric mobility technologies. Students will work alongside industry professionals on actual vehicles and equipment, gaining practical knowledge aligned with current market needs.
VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology was established in 1995 by the Vignana Jyothi Society. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. The institute holds NAAC A++ accreditation and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs.
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The establishment of the Regional Competency Development Centre by Volvo-Eicher at VNR VJIET marks a strong step toward industry-driven skill development. With modern diesel and electric vehicle training infrastructure, the initiative will benefit both working professionals and engineering students. This collaboration strengthens employability, supports electric mobility learning, and creates a future-ready talent pool aligned with India’s evolving commercial vehicle and automotive ecosystem.