The automotive industry players in the original equipment, service and aftermarket segments are making giant strides on the automotive skill highway. The main objective of this annual issue is to highlight these initiatives for skill development and to initiate a thought process at the national and corporate level for doing better and faster.
The importance and necessity of developing skills of the demographic dividend of India has been recognised long ago and actions have been under way. Now these actions are streamlined and strengthened under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). PMKVY is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), now headed by Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State, Independent Charge. Approved for four years (2016-2020), to benefit 10 million youth, it has an allocated budget of Rs 12,000 crore. The objective of PMKVY Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood.
The key components of PMKVY are (i) Short-term training to provide 60 lakh youth with the opportunity to get trained, assessed and certified, (ii) Recognition of prior learning to align the competencies of 40 lakh individuals from the unregulated workforce with the National Skill Quality Framework (NSQF), (iii) Special projects to enable a platform that will facilitate trainings in special areas and premises of the government bodies and corporate, (iv) Kaushal and Rozgar Melas, to be organised every month by the training partners to ensure that the schemes reach far and wide and are successful, (v) Placement assistance to link the aptitude, aspiration and knowledge of PMKVY candidates to potential employers. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC); Skill India; and Skill Management and Accreditation of Training Centres (SMART) are the other divisions of PMKVY.
NSDC
The National Skill Development Corporation, (NSDC) is a one of its kind, Public Private Partnership in India, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It aims to promote skill development by catalysing creation of large, quality, for-profit vocational institutions.
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RENESAS UNVEILS MULTI-DOMAIN SOC.
Renesas Unveils 5th-Generation Multi-Domain SoC for ADAS, Infotainment and Gateway Systems
BORGWARNER SECURES NEW HVCH PROGRAMS
BorgWarner has secured three significant business wins for its High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) technology, expanding its reach in the Chinese, Korean and Japanese electric vehicle markets.
RESHAPING REALITY
Abhiyantriki, the 26th annual technical fest of K J Somaiya School of Engineering at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, took place at its Mumbai campus under the theme ‘Reshaping Reality’, focusing on futuristic innovations and real-world problemsolving.
CONTINENTAL TIRES INDIA CELEBRATES CONTINUED PREFERRED PARTNER STATUS
Continental Tires India reaffirms its dedication to customer-centric solutions and operational excellence through its sustained partnership with Mercedes-Benz AG.
ACMA IAUTOCONNECT 2024
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), hosted the ninth edition of its premier buyer-seller event, iAutoConnect, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi.
4TH ACMA AUTOMOTIVE RAW MATERIALS CONCLAVE
The 4th Automotive Raw Materials Conclave focused on automotive innovations and sustainability in nonferrous materials, writes Richa Tyagi.
MOBILITY PLAYSETS
Even as the Indian automobile industry touches new heights and innovations, it is the commercial mobility play sets that continue to be a major draw. It is a good starting point for the next generation, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane from her plant sojourn.
SUSTAINABILITY AS STRATEGY
In an Industry Talk session, Satyakam Arya Managing Director and CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles spoke to Ashish Bhatia on integrating sustainability into the overall business strategy.
EMBRACING SHOPFLOOR AUTOMATION
In manufacturing, where precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are paramount, Mahindra Mahindra has embraced shopfloor automation as a cornerstone of its strategy
FREUDENBERG EXPANDS MANUFACTURING FOOTPRINT
Freudenberg opens two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Morinda, marking its largest investment in expanding the manufacturing footprint in India, writes Richa Tyagi.
