Automotive Skills Development Council Hosts Partners' Forum 2024

Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) recently hosted the ASDC Partners' Forum- an event that brings together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the future of the automotive sector. The theme for this year, "Collaborate, Empower, Accelerate, Achieve," emphasized ASDC's dedication to fostering unity and empowerment within the industry for collective success. Dr Neetu Bhagat, Deputy Director of AICTE, Dr Suhas Deshmukh, Director of NCVET, and Dr Rodney Reviere, Cluster Coordinator at GIZ India, attended as Guest of Honour and emphasized the crucial role of skills development in advancing industry progress. ASDC's Vice President, Vinkesh Gulati, and CEO, Arindam Lahiri, also shared their perspectives.

ASDC Partners' Forum is a cornerstone event for ASDC and the broader automotive industry. It provides a vital platform for addressing current challenges, exploring opportunities, and formulating strategies to advance the sector. The theme this year reflects ASDC’s ongoing efforts to unite stakeholders and promote empowerment, aiming to drive substantial growth and development. The discussions and outcomes from this forum are expected to have a lasting impact on the industry, fostering innovation and collaboration.

FR Singhvi, President of ASDC, highlighted the importance of the event, stating, "This annual partner’s forum is crucial for bringing us together to achieve our common goals. By working together and sharing ideas, we can help each other tackle challenges and find new opportunities for growth. ASDC is dedicated to promoting skill development initiatives that improve the abilities and expertise of our youth, ensuring they are well-prepared for their careers. "

A highlight of this year's forum was the announcement of ASDC's collaboration with BYD to launch the annual BYD Innovate-a-thon competition. This competition aims to unite students across disciplines in the Electric Vehicle Domain, fostering creativity, teamwork, innovation, sustainability, and excellence. At the ASDC Partners' Forum, BYD officially launched this initiative with an MoU exchange and a presentation by Rajeev Chauhan and Shivani Chaudhary, who will serve as the spokespersons for BYD.

Looking ahead, ASDC aims to empower its stakeholders, promote innovation, and accelerate the industry's growth. The organisation remains dedicated to creating a skilled workforce ready to meet the evolving demands of the sector, ensuring a bright future for all partners and stakeholders.