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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches 65th T-TEP Program in Andaman, Empowering Youth Skills and Promoting Automotive Sector Growth

 

TMI Correspondent

Port Blair, Feb. 14: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) recently launched its 65th Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) in India, marking its 1st in Andaman at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Pahargaon, Port Blair on 09/02/2024. This initiative aims to enrich students' skill sets, thereby bolstering their employability through unique training initiatives like T-TEP and the Scholarship program for Technical Education and Recognition (STAR) under T-TEP.

The event saw the presence of notable figures including Mr. Utpal Sharma, Principal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair, Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura (MD and CEO, Toyota Kirloskar Motor), Mr. Vikram Gulati (Country Head and Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Governance), Mr. Arun G Nair (Project Vice President, SBU East, TKM), and Mr. Sagar Khurana (Dealer Principal, Prince Toyota, Port Blair, Andaman).

TKM's flagship programs like Toyota Technical Training Institute and Toyota Technical Education Program have been pivotal in skilling students from economically challenged backgrounds for over a decade, contributing significantly to the 'Skill India' mission. Notably, TKM's efforts were recognized when Mr. Akhilesh Narasimhamurthy, a Mechatronics Bronze Medal Winner at the World Skill Contest 2022, interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

T-TEP, a year-long program inclusive of On-the-Job Training (OJT), targets final-year ITI/Diploma students, offering specialized training, practical skills enhancement at Toyota dealerships, and a curriculum tailored to meet Indian Auto industry requirements. The STAR scholarship program, introduced last year, supports economically challenged students in pursuing technical studies.

With the inauguration of this T-TEP, TKM is now associated with 59 ITI/Diploma institutes across 26 states and 4 union territories, having trained over 12,000 students, with more than 70% employed in various automobile companies and dealerships nationwide.

Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura emphasized the importance of collaboration between industry, academia, and government for India's progress, reaffirming TKM's commitment to contribute to nation-building by promoting skill development and up-skilling on new age technologies.

Dr. Utpal Sharma highlighted the need for highly skilled technicians in the auto industry and the significance of providing students access to advanced technologies and hands-on experience.

Mr. Sagar Khurana emphasized Prince Toyota's commitment to supporting T-TEP students through on-job training and skill development.

TKM and its dealer partner have invested significantly in infrastructure, e-learning content, practice kits, and faculty training, while the STAR program offers scholarships to deserving students across various states and union territories.

With these initiatives, TKM remains dedicated to expanding T-TEP to rural areas, catering to the automotive industry's demands, promoting skill development, and providing opportunities for talented students to excel in the automotive sector.

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