New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA Academy), and Prayaas Trust have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a scalable, industry-aligned skill development framework for India's automotive sector.

The initiative seeks to bridge the skill gap, provide inclusive employment opportunities, and empower economically marginalised youth.

Under the agreement, training centers will be expanded from three to twenty across the country, with a target of skilling 5,000 youth over three years. Thirty percent of the seats will be reserved for women.

ASDC will take the lead in developing and upgrading training modules aligned wit...