Demonstrating its dedication to community development through education and youth empowerment, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has laid the foundation for the Bharat Scouts & Guides (BSG) Training and Camping Centre in Karnataka’s Chikmagalur district.
This initiative aims to empower young individuals by fostering essential life skills, leadership, and civic responsibility. The new centre will serve as a dynamic space for training, workshops, and outdoor activities, offering Scouts and Guides opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow. Equipped with dedicated areas for education, recreation, and skill development, the facility is designed to promote holistic growth and enhance community involvement.
Supporting the Bharat Scouts & Guides Training and Camping Centre, TKM reinforces its commitment to youth empowerment, ensuring students are well-prepared to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
Set to benefit over 2,400 students annually, the centre will serve youth from Chikmagalur and neighboring districts, providing advanced training infrastructure. Construction is slated to begin in January 2026, with completion expected by March 2027.
Speaking on the occasion, Sudeep Santram Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer, Senior Vice President and Head State Affairs, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We believe in encouraging holistic growth among the youth by nurturing skills and values that help them evolve into confident, self-reliant, and socially responsible citizens. The project will be made possible through close collaboration with local authorities, community leaders, and Bharat Scouts & Guides, ensuring a collective effort towards creating a lasting impact.
By supporting this Training and Camping Centre, we are not just building modern infrastructure but also creating opportunities for students in Chikmagalur to develop important life skills, leadership competencies and social responsibility. This facility will benefit students and volunteers across the region, reflecting our commitment to youth empowerment, community development, and inspiring the next generation to take initiative, embrace challenges, and positively impact their communities.”
The groundbreaking ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Mr. H. D. Thimmaiah, M L A, Chikmagaluru Constituency, Karnataka, PGR Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner, Bharat Scouts & Guides, along with Mr. Roshan R, General Manager of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and other senior officials from TKM and BSG.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is extending its support towards developing essential infrastructure at the campus. This initiative will include the construction of an administrative block, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining hall, dormitory for girls and boys, sanitation facilities, and ten tent units capable of accommodating up to 100 students.
Appreciating TKM’s efforts towards the betterment of society, PGR Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner, Bharat Scouts & Guides, said, “The Bharat Scouts & Guides play an invaluable role in shaping the character, discipline, and leadership abilities of young minds across Karnataka. The new training and camping centre at Chikmagalur will open up multiple opportunities for students in this region. We appreciate TKM’s support in constructing this facility and are positive that this facility will serve as a hub for nurturing well-rounded, future-ready citizens.”
Reflecting the shared vision of nurturing well-rounded citizens, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports actively promotes Scouting & Guiding as a tool for youth development, focusing on value education, national integration, and skill-building. And NEP 2020 emphasizes life skills education as a core component of holistic learning.
BSG is India’s largest youth group, helping young people grow through voluntary service. It teaches values, leadership, teamwork, and self-reliance through skill training, outdoor activities, and community projects, supporting the overall development of school and college students. Presently, BSG operates two state-level training and camping centres in Karnataka at Doddaballapura (Bengaluru) and Davanagere, along with several district centres across the state.
Since 2001, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has been working to uplift communities across Education, Environment, Road Safety, Skill Development, Health & Hygiene, and Disaster Management. At TKM, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reflects a deep commitment to fostering meaningful socio-economic development. Guided by its ‘Child to Community’ approach and need-based interventions, the company goes beyond expectations, staying true to its vision of delivering ever-better cars, while nurturing ever-better communities and producing mass happiness.
