New MSME Testing And Training Facility For EV Manufacturing Launched In Tamil Nadu
Updated: Jan 01, 2025 03:04:12pm

New MSME Testing And Training Facility For EV Manufacturing Launched In Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Jan 1 (KNN) In a move to support Tamil Nadu's electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities, the Scientific and Industrial Testing And Research Centre (Si'Tarc) in Coimbatore is set to establish a specialised testing and training facility dedicated to supporting Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises in the EV sector.
The initiative marks a strategic step toward enhancing the region's role in India's growing electric vehicle industry.
The project gained momentum when State Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise V. Senthil Balaji laid the foundation stone for the new facility.
The development comes as part of a broader state-backed initiative to strengthen Tamil Nadu's position in the EV manufacturing landscape.
The facility, which emerged from a collaboration between WRI India and FaMe Tamil Nadu's MSME EV Skilling Programme launched in 2023, represents a significant investment in the sector's future.
Si'Tarc, in partnership with the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association and the Southern India Engineering Manufacturers Association, has proposed a comprehensive Rs 9.97 crore project, with 90 percent of the funding secured from the State government.
Operating under the banner of Si'Tarc EV Foundation, the facility will serve as a common testing ground for EV motors and controllers specifically designed for two- and three-wheelers.
Beyond testing services, the foundation will facilitate the crucial transition of local MSMEs from traditional induction motors to EV motors, while also supporting the development, testing, and certification of emerging EV technologies.
Additionally, the foundation will extend its expertise to members of academic institutions and industries, fostering improved operational efficiency and competitiveness among stakeholders in the evolving EV sector.
(KNN Bureau)