Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (AP SSDC) during an event at New Delhi, as per the official announcement.
This partnership aims to establish a Centre of Excellence dedicated to the automobile industry, develop customised skill development programmes for young individuals, initiate joint certification efforts, provide industrial training opportunities and offer capacity-building programmes for trainers, it added.
The MoU signed between Vinod Kumar V, IAS, MD, CEO, APSSDC and Arindam Lahiri, CEO, ASDC in presence of Vinod Aggarwal, President ASDC, F R Singhvi, Vice President ASDC, Vinkesh Gulati, Treasurer ASDC, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO NSDC and Arun Lawaniya, Deputy Lead – State Initiatives and Capacity Building, ASDC.
On this occasion, Vinod Kumar highlighted the importance of a skilled workforce in the automotive sector amid rapid technological advancements. With the industry embracing innovations like electric and autonomous vehicles, the demand for highly trained professional soars. APSSDC and ASDC’s strategic collaboration aims to address this demand, nurturing a workforce poised to thrive in the ever-evolving automotive landscape.
Arindam Lahiri expressed his delight about the partnership with APSSDC, emphasising its significance in meeting the evolving needs of the automotive sector. He highlighted the industry’s transformative phase with innovations like electric vehicles and automation, stressing the importance of a skilled workforce that can adapt to these changes.
The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive solutions, offering young individuals industry-recognised certifications and real-world exposure through industrial training.