The discussion convened academic leaders, training institutions, industry representatives, and experts to examine India’s skill development needs in the rapidly evolving energy storage sector. The roundtable emphasized the critical role of workforce readiness in supporting large-scale renewable integration. Key areas explored included:

• - Gaps in curriculum coverage on BESS technologies.
• - Availability of infrastructure, laboratories, and technical resources for research and training.
• - Faculty expertise and opportunities for industry-academia collaboration.
• - National and state-level skilling requirements.
• - Pathways for continuous upskilling and lifelong learning in the storage sector.