In March 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), through the Directorate General of Training (DGT), signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Limited to enhance industry-integrated skill development in advanced automotive manufacturing.
- The agreement was signed under the Flexi-MoU Scheme (revised in June 2024) to promote industry-driven training for youth.
Key Features of the Partnership:
Purpose: The collaboration aims to provide industry-integrated training to youth in advanced automotive manufacturing systems at facilities in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.
Tenure: The agreement is valid for 10 years, with extensions based on performance in enrollment and placements.
Training: Bajaj Auto Limited will offer National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) aligned training programmes. In the first year, around 1,000 trainees will be enrolled for courses of up to 24 months, covering mechatronics, robotics, quality control, and advanced welding technologies.
Flexi-MoU Scheme: The scheme, implemented by DGT under MSDE, allows industries to design customised training programmes aligned with emerging technologies while adhering to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
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