2 universities, Bajaj join to train students in manufacturing skills, drive employability

NEW DELHI: Bajaj Auto has launched Bajaj Engineering Skills Training (BEST) under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The company in its first phase has collaborated with Banasthali Vidyapeeth in Rajasthan and Symbiosis International University in Maharashtra to train engineering graduates.

The BEST programme aims to provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing skills to engineering graduates and address the skill gap in the manufacturing industry.

The company will set up state-of-the-art laboratories with top universities and engineering colleges across India to improve the practical skills of young individuals and make them job-ready. The BEST programme will also support students from economically weaker sections of society, and disadvantaged and backward areas by offering scholarships to disadvantaged students.

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The programme will focus on four critical modules: mechatronics, motion control and sensor technology, robotics and automation, and industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. The programme's curriculum is aligned with the National Occupational Standards (NOSs) of employment positions.

The company stated that Initially, it will bear the operational expenses of these training centers. Over time, it plans to facilitate the financial sustainability of these centers, allowing them to continue offering high-quality training.

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Rajiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Auto Limited, said, “Every year, more than 12 million people enter the workforce. But with rapid changes in technology, there is a huge gap between academia and industry in making the youth job ready. With a legacy of giving back to society, we are now proud to announce our flagship CSR project that commits to bridging this gap.”

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"BEST (Bajaj Engineering Skills Training) has already partnered with some of India’s top institutes to train engineering graduates with cutting-edge skills. The labs and the programme design have been crafted by a group of senior leaders and engineers of Bajaj Auto, which emphasizes our commitment to this programme. We look forward to collaborating with the industry and academia to make this initiative reach out to the deserving youth of India.” Pradeep Shrivastava, executive director of Bajaj Auto Ltd added.