The Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Servicing Sector Society (RASSS) and the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) jointly held the first pilot training session on “Good Service Practices in the Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Sector” at the recently constructed Common Utility Center (CUC) in Bhiwadi on Monday.
Training activities at the cutting-edge CUC, a multiskill facility built to support India’s Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) ecosystem, began with the one-day session. The workshop was attended by about 50 people, including professionals, trainees, and service technicians from different organizations.
Sessions were led by knowledgeable instructors from ESSCI and RASSS with the goals of enhancing service quality, advancing energy efficiency, and fostering the RAC industry’s adoption of sustainable and safe practices.
Upon successful completion of the training, the participants received joint diplomas from both organizations.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) Ozone Cell members also paid tribute to the event by attending.
To accommodate both short-term and long-term programs, the CUC has state-of-the-art labs, simulation settings, and practical training facilities in addition to a 120-seat residential dormitory.
It is intended to function as an all-inclusive training platform for industry professionals, instructors, and students.
A scalable, industry-aligned skilling approach is the goal of the partnership between ESSCI and RASSS. Training programs are designed to meet changing industry needs, guaranteeing that participants acquire real-world experience and have access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Engineering colleges, ITIs, and polytechnics can also use the facility for internships, industry projects, and hands-on experience.
Furthermore, the CUC offers the perfect environment for skilling programs focused on corporate social responsibility (CSR), enabling businesses to support worker development. The employability and trustworthiness of trained candidates are further improved by joint certifications from ESSCI and its partner organizations.
With this project, ESSCI has established a new standard for skill development in India’s electronics and related industries and taken a significant step toward establishing a collaborative ecosystem encompassing industry, academia, and government institutions.
Leadership Comments
Speaking on the occasion, Saleem Ahmed, Officiating Head of the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), said, “The Common Utility Center is a landmark step toward bridging the industry-skill gap. Through collaborations like this, we aim to bring global service standards to the Indian workforce and support the country’s transition toward sustainable and energy-efficient technologies.”
He added, “We envision the CUC as a hub for advanced, multi-domain skill development across the ESDM spectrum from semiconductors and embedded systems to renewable energy. Our goal is to provide industry-ready training that equips youth and professionals with practical, future-oriented skills.”
