Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has successfully completed the 34th edition of its employee volunteerism initiative, iCARE (i, Community Action to Reach Everyone), reaffirming its commitment to community development and sustainability. Held at NSS Bhavan, Bangalore University, the activity focused on empowering rural women entrepreneurs and promoting eco-friendly livelihoods through hands-on engagement and skill-based support. The […]
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Wheels of Change: ASDC’s role in Skilling, Inclusion, and Innovation in India’s Auto Sector
In this detailed account compiled by Rajesh Rajgor, insights from Vinkesh Gulati, Vice President of ASDC, highlight the Council’s pivotal role in shaping India’s future-ready automotive workforce. From empowering over 4,000 women through Project Saksham to forging high-tech alliances like BEST with Bajaj Auto, ASDC is aligning skilling with industry realities. Its international tie-up with […]
Bridgestone India trains over 200 women as mechanics and commercial drivers
In a key women empowerment initiative, Bridgestone India has, in Indore trained over 200 women to become professional drivers and mechanics, under Yantrika Program in association with Samaan Society. 60 women have been trained as two-wheeler mechanics and 149 as drivers. Since June 2023 ten of these women mechanics are part of “Mechanic on Wheels” service, providing servicing of two […]