{
  "id": 6271940,
  "title": "Center of Excellence on EV, drone tech launched in Ongole",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/center-of-excellence-on-ev-drone-tech-launched-in-ongole",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T11:26:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/center-of-excellence-on-ev-drone-tech-launched-in-ongole/article71439800.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, September 7, 2026, a 'Centre of Excellence on Electric Vehicle and Drone Technologies' training programme was inaugurated at the Government ITI Skill Development Centre in Ongole. This joint initiative between the APSSDC, the Mining Department, and Centurion University aims to equip ITI students, diploma candidates, school dropouts, women, and unemployed youth with essential skills in EV and drone technologies.\n\nPrakasam District Collector P. Raja Babu emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating that it seeks to empower the district's youth with skills necessary for future-oriented technological sectors, thereby creating both employment and self-employment opportunities. He urged all eligible individuals, including ITI and diploma holders, school and college dropouts, women, and unemployed youth, to register and take advantage of this opportunity. Babu highlighted that the programme would contribute to enhancing the technical skills of the youth, focusing on modern and relevant skills for the technological workforce.",
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}