Jamshedpur: National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur concluded a five-day programme focused on auto components for conventional and electric vehicles, officials said. The Avenue Mail reported.
The Advanced Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme was held from February 12 to 16, 2026, with support from the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. The programme aimed to help participants understand business opportunities linked to vehicle components, clean transport and emerging technologies.
Titled “Scaling Success: Auto Components for ICEs and EVs in Domestic and Export Markets,” the programme brought together students, research scholars and aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants discussed prospects in manufacturing, clean mobility and energy-related sectors.
The initiative was organised under the guidance of NIT Jamshedpur Director Prof. Goutam Sutradhar, who has been encouraging faculty-led efforts to promote innovation and self-employment. The inaugural session was attended by Prof. R. V. Sharma, In-charge Director, who said the programme reflected changes taking place in India’s industrial and transport sectors.
According to organisers, the sessions were designed to provide practical knowledge and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. Topics included electric vehicle systems, auto component manufacturing, energy solutions and charging infrastructure, with a focus on the role of small and medium enterprises in job creation and industrial growth.
The programme featured talks and interactive sessions by experts from academia and industry. Speakers included Dr. Chandra Shekhar Malvi of the Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, along with Dr. Atul Mohan, Dr. Sarika Srivastava and Ms. Ohmna Sinha, Product Manager at GlaxoSmithKline. Faculty members from NIT Jamshedpur also shared their insights during the sessions.
Officials said support from the MSME Ministry helped strengthen the programme’s focus on skill-based learning and entrepreneurship, in line with national efforts to promote domestic manufacturing, clean transport and sustainable growth.
