The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) held its 14th Annual Conclave 2025 under the theme “Stronger Together, Transform Tomorrow,” spotlighting the evolving skilling needs of the automotive sector. The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and academic experts to discuss strategies for workforce development.
ASDC President F.R. Singhvi shared the organization’s 2024-25 performance report, highlighting partnerships with universities, initiatives for women’s skill development, strengthened industry-academia collaboration, and efforts to expand internationally.
Key speakers included C.S. Vigneshwar, President of FADA; Shradha Suri Marwah, CMD of Subros Limited and ACMA President; C.V. Raman, CTO of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; and Dr. Vinita Aggarwal, Executive Member of NCVET.
C.V. Raman underscored that India’s mobility future will be shaped by advanced engineering, digitalization, and disruptive technologies like EVs, IoT, and AI. He emphasized the critical need for skilling to evolve through experiential learning, enhanced industry-academia partnerships, and
Dr. Vinita Aggarwal emphasized, “India’s progress as a global skill hub depends on standardization and strong industry alignment. With over 180 automotive QPs under NSQF, it is essential to keep them dynamic by incorporating hands-on training, apprenticeships, and micro-credentials. The automotive sector must actively adopt and continuously update these QPs to develop a future-ready, technology-driven workforce.”
F.R. Singhvi, President of ASDC, stated, “This conclave has strengthened our conviction that India’s skilling ecosystem flourishes through partnerships. Together, we are building a workforce that is not only job-ready but future-ready.”
The event featured the release of a white paper and signing of MoUs with Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Gandhi Auto, Delphi TVS, and Bosch India to expand skilling programs nationwide. Two panel discussions focused on aligning academic talent with future mobility technologies and skilling for next-generation automotive tech.
ASDC Vice President Vinkesh Gulati highlighted the commitment to helping young aspirants find opportunities in the industry. The conclave concluded with a certification ceremony for skilled candidates, CSR presentations, and awards recognizing excellence and international placements.
