BANGALORE (India CSR): In a significant stride toward furthering the “Skill India Mission” and the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047,” Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today proudly announced the achievements of its employees’ performance at the WorldSkills Competition 2024, held in Lyon, France. Known as the “Olympics of Skills,” this premier global event brought together young professionals from across the world, competing in over 60 categories, ranging from engineering to creative arts.
Triumph at India Skills 2024
Representing TKM, employees Harish Gowda, Mohit Umashankara, Nelson Vanidhara, Prem Kumar, Bhanuprasad S M, and Darshan Gowda C S had previously triumphed at the India Skills 2024 competition, earning the right to represent India on the global stage. Their success at both the national and international levels underscores TKM’s ongoing commitment to cultivating world-class technical talent and enhancing India’s role in global vocational skills development.
Performance at WorldSkills Competition 2024
Each employee brought unique strengths to the WorldSkills Competition 2024, contributing to the team’s remarkable performance. While Prem Vasanth Kumar achieved Medallion of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing, Bhanuprasad SM and Darshan Gowda CS showcased remarkable versatility to achieve the Medallion of Excellence in Mechatronics. Medallion of Excellence is awarded to the competitors with 700 or more points. Further, the Mechatronics candidates were awarded second place for the Sustainable Practice Award having successfully completed tasks that are measured against industry sustainability standards with the highest level of performance.
Executive Praise and Strategic Alignment
Speaking on the occasion, G. Shankara – Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “We are immensely proud of our employees’ performance at WorldSkills 2024. Earning the Medallion for Excellence at a global platform is not only a testament to their exceptional skills and dedication but also sets an inspiring example for other employees to strive for excellence in their respective fields. We are truly grateful to the trainers, faculty members, Government of Karnataka, Government of India, and all stakeholders who have contributed to this success and made us proud. The journey of these employees is a reflection of what can be achieved when talent meets opportunity, reaffirming our belief in transforming rural youth into world-class competitive technicians.
This success also underscores our alignment with national goals like ‘Skill India’ and ‘Viksit Bharat 2047,’ as we continue our mission to contribute to society by fostering a skilled workforce. Toyota’s commitment to creating opportunities and delivering a positive impact in the communities where we live and work remains at the core of everything we do, and we look forward to continuing this journey towards shared prosperity and development.”
Training and Development at TTTI
The contestants were trained at the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI). Since its inception in 2007, TTTI has been committed to providing advanced technical education and fostering overall development among rural youth. The planned increase in intake reinforces TKM’s commitment to empowering economically challenged youths, creating world-class technicians, enhancing societal development, and employment.
Promotion of Female Students and New Initiatives
One of the recent initiatives to promote the admission of female students, ‘Toyota Kaushalya,’ has been well-received by students. It offers a unique opportunity for youth to acquire skills relevant to the manufacturing industry, combining theoretical learning with on-the-job training (OJT) to enhance their employability.
Global Training Opportunities and Local Development
Furthermore, many of our employees, after being trained at TTTI and TKM, get the opportunity to be trained in Japan to gain hands-on experience in a global environment. Based on Toyota’s model of skill development, TKM has been developing 65 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Government Tool Room Training Centers across Karnataka.
