The National Institute of Solar Energy (UP Neda), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh State Nodal Agency is organizing “ADITYA” Skill development programmes (SSDP) in Uttar Pradesh. ‘ADITYA’ Programme is being undertaken in view of huge demand for trained persons to install, operate & maintain the Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants and Systems. The programme is being organized with the sponsorship of the National Institute of Solar Energy. The University of Lucknow is one of the Centres in Uttar Pradesh where this programme is being run. Participants will be given training through classroom lectures and hands on training in the Centre of Excellence in Renewable Energy Education and Research, University of Lucknow..