Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the successful upgradation of Government ITI Deogiri in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, marking an important milestone under its ongoing MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to strengthen the state’s Industrial Training Institute (ITI) ecosystem.
As part of the initiative, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has also supported the upgradation of 16 Government ITIs across the Marathwada and Nagpur divisions. The collaborative program aims to empower rural youth by providing world-class technical training and industry-relevant skills, helping them become highly competent technicians capable of contributing to India’s growing industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Through this partnership, Toyota Kirloskar Motor seeks to strengthen the skilled workforce pipeline, enhance vocational training standards, and support the long-term development of the country’s industrial ecosystem.
The new roadmap in Maharashtra will focus on three key pillars:
- Faculty Development: Train-the-Trainer (T3) programs, knowledge enhancement sessions, and skill-building workshops hosted at Toyota’s Bidadi facility.
- Lab Equipment, Upgradation of Workshop and Materials: Industry-relevant tools, including Fundamental Skill Training (FST) kits, dexterity modules, visual learning boards and other standardized content will be provided.
- Culture Transformation: Introduction of body-and-mind development routines such as daily discipline exercises, classroom ethics and Toyota’s globally adopted 5S, environment awareness and safety protocols. Alongside technical training, the focus is on developing youth who embody values such as discipline, humility, gratitude and a mindset of serving others, ultimately becoming good corporate citizens of the Country. Further, the initiative will be sustained through regular audits, feedback and stakeholder involvement.
The program is rolled out in three phases to ensure maximum impact:
- Phase 1 (2025–26): 17 ITIs in the Marathwada and Nagpur divisions. [Completed]
- Phase 2 (2026–28): Expansion into Amravati and Nashik divisions
- Phase 3 (2029–30): Coverage of institutes in Mumbai and Pune divisions
Under this partnership, the upgraded Government ITI Deogiri, has been developed as a demonstration model for implementing a structured, scalable skilling framework across the state. The initiative is part of TKM’s broader commitment to support the development of 45 ITIs across 36 districts of the state of Maharashtra by 2030.
Additionally, from this academic year onwards, the institute will offer both manufacturing and service skill sets, ensuring broader employability opportunities aligned with the evolving automotive industry.
Speaking at the occasion, Shri. Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Minister of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Government of Maharashtra said “Our youth are the foundation of Maharashtra’s future and by nurturing their skills and aspirations, we are building a self-reliant society. This collaboration with TKM reflects our commitment to providing young people with industry-relevant training that enhances their confidence, employability and contribution to nation-building. Such initiatives ensures that our students are ready for the future to drive the country’s growth story.”
Expressing his thoughts, Mr. Vikram Gulati, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Governance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said “At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, we firmly believe that the youth in rural India deserve the same opportunities as those in urban centers. Our vision is to empower them with world‑class technical capabilities so they can excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress. Guided by our philosophy of ‘Grow India, Grow with India’ and our mission of ‘Producing Happiness for All’, this initiative underscores our commitment to strengthening skilling at the grassroots level. As India moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, we are dedicated to enabling equitable access to industry‑relevant skills that uplift communities and build a more resilient future.”
The ITI upgradation initiative complements the Government of India’s Skill India Mission, which is focused on strengthening ITIs and empowering youth with future-ready skills. Toyota’s partnership with the Government of Maharashtra reinforces this national mission by bringing global manufacturing expertise to overcome regional skilling challenges.
