New Delhi, June 25 (KNN) The Automotive Skills Development Council organised the  ASDC’s Partners Forum at Indian Habitat Centre on Wednesday.

The theme for this year’s Partner Forum 2022 was “Sahayogita se Atmanirbharata”.

The event was inaugurated by Rajesh Aggarwal IAS, Secretary, MSDE.

There were four different sessions on outcome-driven training, strengthening the skill process, new opportunities in EV training and Industry 4.0.

The objective of the event was to try and understand the new trends of 3D printing and robotics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and digitisation that is changing the industry drastically, and creating new business models.

“It is pertinent that we promote AR-VR-based skill training for the automotive sector, imbibe the culture of learning, and focus on multiskilling, as these initiatives will empower our youth and promote nation-building,” Rajesh Aggarwal said.

He emphasized on the need for a dynamic skilling environment, exposure to industry requirements (reskilling, upskilling) and NSQF alignment with industry needs.

Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairperson NCVET said that the council is working closely with AICTE, UGC and Sector Skill Council for making an excellent skill ecosystem.

“We have developed and recognised 16 different QPs that align with NSQF. All the QPs like AI, robotics, IOT, cyber securities etc are dedicated for the industry 4.0,” he added

There is a need for collaboration from all the stakeholders in the industry for the further development of the sector.  (KNN Bureau)