Toyota Kirloskar Motor to establish automobile skill labs, train faculty, and nurture vocational skill development, Building Future-Ready Talent for India’s Automobile Industry
BENGALURU (India CSR): In a major boost to skill-based learning, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (SSK), Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of Karnataka, to strengthen vocational education in the automobile sector for students studying in Grades 9 to 12. This initiative underlines Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s (TKM) long-term commitment to nurturing skilled youth in India’s automobile sector. Implemented in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, the program combines classroom education with hands-on technical training, discipline, and life skills to prepare future-ready citizens.
Through structured training programs, faculty capacity-building, and industry exposure, the initiative will bridge the academia-industry gap while reinforcing Toyota’s CSR vision of “Grow India and Grow with India.”
The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by empowering students through practical, hands-on exposure in automobile technology and holistic skill development. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative is expected to benefit around 800 students across seven districts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru South, Chikkaballapur, Haveri, Vijayanagara, Raichur, and Uttara Kannada, the company informed.
- Initiative under Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (SSK) to benefit around 800 students in 7 districts of Karnataka.
- Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) to establish automobile skill labs, train faculty, and nurture vocational skill development.
- Holistic vocational education initiative designed for students in Grades 9 to 12, combining technical learning with values, discipline, and life skills.
Bridging Education and Industry
Under this partnership, Toyota Kirloskar Motor will establish automobile skill laboratories in eight government schools and train both students and teachers in industry-relevant practices. A Train-the-Trainer program will help teachers gain exposure to Toyota’s global manufacturing standards and learning systems, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact.
The initiative combines technical learning with life skills, discipline, ethics, civic sense, and respect for people, creating a pipeline of responsible, skilled youth ready for future industry demands.
Grow India and Grow with India
Commenting on the occasion, G. Shankara, Executive Vice President (Finance and Administration), Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We are privileged to collaborate with the Government of Karnataka to enhance vocational education in the automobile sector. Beyond technical learning, this initiative focuses on discipline, safety mindset, values, and sustainability, helping students grow into responsible and capable citizens. It reinforces our mission of ‘Producing Happiness for All’ and vision of ‘Grow India and Grow with India.’”
The MoU was signed in the presence of K. Vidya Kumari, IAS, State Project Director, SSK; M.R. Maruti, KAS, Director (Quality), SSK; and A. Ramesh Rao, Vice President, External Affairs-Karnataka & CSR, TKM.
CSR Commitment Towards Future Talent
This initiative adds to TKM’s long-standing commitment to education and skill development, one of its six key CSR focus areas alongside environment, road safety, health, hygiene, and disaster management. Since 2001, TKM’s “Child to Community” approach has aimed at creating sustainable social impact aligned with national priorities such as Skill India Mission and Viksit Bharat @2047.
The Toyota Kirloskar Motor
Established in 1997, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. is a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan, and Kirloskar Systems Ltd., India. With its manufacturing base in Bidadi, Karnataka, TKM continues to promote sustainable mobility, skill development, and social upliftment guided by the Toyota Way 2020 philosophy.
Key Facts: CSR Initiative to Strengthen Vocational Education
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | Strengthening Vocational Education in Automobile Sector |
| CSR Implementing Organization | Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) |
| Government Partner | Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (Department of School Education and Literacy), Government of Karnataka |
| MoU Signing Date | October 10, 2025 |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Target Beneficiaries | Around 800 students |
| Target Group | Students in Grades 9 to 12 |
| Number of Districts Covered | 7 Districts of Karnataka |
| Districts / Schools Involved | Kudur & Kanakapura (Bengaluru South), Peenya (Bengaluru Urban), Bagepalli (Chikkaballapur), Byadagi (Haveri), Harapanahalli (Vijayanagara), Turvihal (Raichur), Haliyal (Uttara Kannada) |
| Number of Schools | 8 Government Schools |
| Program Focus | Establishing automobile skill labs, faculty training, student skill development |
| Key Training Components | Technical learning, discipline, safety mindset, ethics, values, life skills |
| Capacity Building | Train-the-Trainer Program for faculty members |
| Objective | Bridge academia-industry gap and prepare future-ready, responsible citizens |
| Key Executives Present | K. Vidya Kumari (IAS, SSK), M.R. Maruti (KAS, SSK), A. Ramesh Rao (TKM) |
| Corporate Spokesperson Quote | G. Shankara, Executive Vice President (Finance & Administration), Toyota Kirloskar Motor |
| CSR Focus Areas of TKM | Education, Environment, Road Safety, Skill Development, Health & Hygiene, Disaster Management |
| Guiding CSR Philosophy | “Child to Community” approach; aligned with Skill India Mission and Viksit Bharat @2047 |
| Company Establishment Year | 1997 |
| Manufacturing Base | Bidadi, Karnataka |
| Corporate Philosophy | “Grow India and Grow with India” and “Producing Happiness for All” |
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