Group Legrand India inaugurated the Legrand Institute for Training & Education in Thane, marking the launch of its first dedicated training centre in Maharashtra. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, as Chief Guest, along with Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Government of Maharashtra, and Agnès Silva, Deputy Consul de France, Mumbai.

Established as part of Group Legrand India’s social commitment to skill development and youth empowerment, the institute aims to strengthen industry-ready technical talent and enhance employability across the electrical and allied technology sectors.

Developed in collaboration with SkillSonics, an NSDC-accredited implementation and knowledge partner, the 8,000 sq ft standalone facility has been designed to provide industry-oriented technical training for ITI students, diploma and engineering students, technicians, and electricians. The institute will offer completely free-of-cost training programmes with a strong emphasis on practical learning, industry exposure, and employability enhancement, aligned with evolving technological and market requirements.

The initiative is expected to train and upskill more than 1,000 students and electricians annually, creating a stronger pipeline of skilled talent for India’s growing infrastructure, energy, and electrical ecosystem. It also strengthens Group Legrand India’s broader CSR framework, which is built on five key pillars: education, healthcare, environment, skill development, and disaster relief, through interventions across communities nationwide.

Tony Berland, CEO & Managing Director, Group Legrand India, said, “The inauguration of our training centre in Thane marks a significant milestone in Legrand’s journey of empowering youth through skill development and enhancing employability. Through this initiative, we aim to provide accessible, high quality technical education that equips students and electricians with future ready capabilities while contributing meaningfully to India’s skilled workforce development.”

Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said, “Maharashtra has been actively focusing on strengthening skill development and creating employment opportunities for youth through industry partnerships and practical learning initiatives. The Legrand Institute for Training & Education aligns well with the State’s vision of building a future-ready skilled workforce and will contribute meaningfully towards Maharashtra’s larger skill development mission and industrial growth.”

Abida Aneez, VP – CSR & Sustainability, Group Legrand India, said, “The Legrand Institute for Training & Education has been developed as a first-of-its-kind advanced technical training facility with modern labs and the latest technologies in electrical and UPS systems. The customised curriculum, designed jointly by Legrand’s subject matter experts and SkillSonics’ technical specialists, aims to equip students and electricians with practical skills and industry-ready capabilities aligned to current and future technological needs.”

The inauguration marks another important step in advancing Group Legrand India’s long-term vision of inclusive growth through accessible skilling and community development.