Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth on 24 February 2026 to establish a dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) Skilling Facility at the IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation.
Through this initiative, ICICI Foundation will provide financial support under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes to develop state-of-the-art EV skilling infrastructure aimed at creating industry-ready talent in electric mobility. The facility will focus on hands-on training, practical exposure, and employability-oriented programmes in EV technologies.
The MoU was signed by Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director, IIT Palakkad, and Mr. Girish S, Regional Head, ICICI Foundation, in the presence of senior officials from IIT Palakkad, IPTIF, and ICICI Foundation.
