Looking ahead, ASDC is committed to continuing its mission of fostering growth and development within the automotive industry. The insights and connections made during this year’s forum will drive new initiatives and partnerships.
The ASDC Partners Forum was successfully held by the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) on July 12, 2024, at the Indian Habitat Center in New Delhi. Leaders in the automotive industry, experts, and stakeholders congregated to discuss the future of the automotive sector at this important event.
The theme for this year ASDC Partners Forum, “Collaborate, Empower, Accelerate, Achieve,” highlighted ASDC’s commitment to promoting empowerment and unity within the sector in order to achieve holistic success. The important role that skill development plays in promoting industrial success was highlighted by Dr. Neetu Bhagat, Deputy Director of AICTE; Dr. Suhas Deshmukh, Director of NCVET; and Dr. Rodney Reviere, Cluster Coordinator of GIZ India, who attended as guests of honor. Arindam Lahiri, CEO of ASDC, and Vice President Vinkesh Gulati also offered their vantages.
An important occasion for ASDC and the larger automotive sector has been defining ASDC Partners Forum. It offers an essential forum for tackling present issues, looking into prospects, and developing plans to progress the industry.
This year’s ASDC Partners Forum topic is in line with ASDC’s continuous efforts to bring stakeholders together and encourage empowerment in order to spur significant growth and development in the automotive sector. It is anticipated that this forum’s conversations and conclusions will have a long-lasting effect on the sector, encouraging innovation and cooperation.
Mr. FR Singhvi, President of ASDC, highlighted the importance of the event, stating, “This annual ASDC Partners Forum is crucial for bringing us together to achieve our common goals. By working together and sharing ideas, we can help each other tackle challenges and find new opportunities for growth.”
“ASDC is dedicated to promoting skill development initiatives that improve the abilities and expertise of our youth, ensuring they are well-prepared for their careers. Our recent collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to launch the National Automobile Olympiad (NAO) 2024, with over 850 schools already registered, further underscores our commitment. Such initiatives not only engage and inspire students across India but also highlight the significant impact we can make through collective efforts like this forum, said Singhvi.“
The news that ASDC and BYD would be working together to start the annual BYD Innovate-a-thon competition was one of the forum’s highlights this year at ASDC Partners Forum. Through the promotion of innovation, cooperation, sustainability, and excellence, this competition seeks to bring students from various academic backgrounds together in the Electric Vehicle Domain.
BYD formally launched this effort at the ASDC Partners Forum with an MOU exchange and a presentation by Mr. Rajeev Chauhan and Ms. Shivani Chaudhary, who will represent BYD as spokespersons.
Students from many disciplines in the Electric Vehicle Domain come together for the BYD and ASDC Innovate-a-thon, which promotes excellence, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. Fuel Your Passion for Electric Vehicles with the 2024 BYD Innovate-a-Thon. There will be three rounds to the competition: the first two will take place online, and the last round will take place offline.
Compete, Innovate, Win! Register Now! August 17, 2024, is the deadline for registration. In addition to winning cash prizes, participants will get to visit the BYD headquarters in Shenzhen.
Looking ahead, ASDC is committed to continuing its mission of fostering growth and development within the automotive industry. The insights and connections made during this year’s forum will drive new initiatives and partnerships.
ASDC aims to empower its stakeholders, promote innovation, and accelerate the industry’s growth. The organization remains dedicated to creating a skilled workforce ready to meet the evolving demands of the sector, ensuring a bright future for all partners and stakeholders.
