Bangalore: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced a significant expansion of its Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) in Bidadi, underscoring its commitment to the “Skill India Mission” and empowering rural youth in Karnataka.
The event, graced by prominent dignitaries including Shri D K Shivakumar and Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, marked a strategic move towards enhancing the institute’s capacity to develop world-class technicians, thereby contributing to societal growth and employment.
Expansion Highlights:
Doubled Intake: TTTI is doubling its student intake from 600 to 1200, with a focus on including up to 600 female students, promoting economic inclusivity and gender diversity.
New Courses: Introducing the Toyota Kaushalya 2-year course under the “Learn & Earn” approach to further emphasize skill development, employment opportunities, and inclusive participation.
Infrastructure Enhancement: The expansion includes improved residential facilities, dedicated accommodations for female students, new classrooms, and upgraded equipment for enhanced skill training.
Statements from TKM Executives:
Mr. G. Shankara, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer, TKM & TKAP, expressed, “TTTI’s expansion is a testament to our commitment to reaching more economically challenged students, promoting diversity, and skill development. Our comprehensive curriculum enhances learning opportunities while fostering an inclusive environment.”
TTTI’s Commitment and Achievements:
Focus on Inclusivity: TTTI actively promotes inclusivity by providing free training to economically challenged students, with recent initiatives like ‘Toyota Kaushalya’ receiving positive feedback.
Global Exposure: Graduates from TTTI and TKM often get the opportunity to be trained in Japan, gaining valuable experience in a global automotive environment.
Competitive Achievements: TTTI students have excelled in prestigious competitions like the India Skills and World Skills contests, bringing pride to the nation.
Holistic Development Initiatives:
The residential training program offered by TTTI plays a crucial role in the holistic development of students, encompassing knowledge, skills, physical fitness, and mental abilities. Additionally, TKM has been actively replicating and promoting manufacturing work culture in government institutes like Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Govt Tool Room and Training Centres (GTTCs).
The planned increase in student intake reiterates TKM’s commitment to empowering economically challenged students, creating world-class technicians, and contributing to societal development and employment.