The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has launched a project ‘Karigari’ with Tide Water Oil Company (India) Limited under the CSR initiative in Kolkata to train two-wheeler & four- wheeler market technicians on Bharat Stage-6 (BS-6) technology. Under this ‘Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)’ program, independent auto-mechanics or garage owners will receive two days training on BS-6 emission standards and aligned engines.
This initiative was launched in the August presence of Arindam Lahiri, CEO, ASDC and Arijit Basu- Executive Director, Tidewater Oil Company (India) Limited. A MoU was also signed between ASDC & Tide Water Oil Company (India) Limited for implementing the project ‘Karigari.’ During the event Arindam Lahiri, CEO, ASDC, said, “Our youth has immense potential and with the right opportunities, they can achieve newer milestones.
I appreciate and welcome the efforts by Tidewater Oil Company (I) Limited for starting the upskill training programme focused on BS-6 technology.” Both ASDC and TWOCL will focus on bridging the supply gap of skilled workers in the automotive industry and help them in the fulfillment of manpower requirements across the country.
