FLO Chennai, under the leadership of Chairperson Dr. Amulya Rao, convened a round table discussion at their office with Tamil Nadu Apex Skill Development Centre for Automobile (TN AutoSkills) to explore strategic collaboration in advancing skill development, workforce readiness, and women’s participation in the automotive sector. The roundtable meeting was attended by representatives from TN AutoSkills: Kasiviswanathan Panchatsharam – Managing Director; M. Karthik – Head – Business Development & Projects (Ex. Isuzu / Nissan / Toyota / Ford); and Lakshminarayan – Mentor Consultant. The discussion enabled a focused exchange between leadership teams, resulting in alignment on scalable, industry-integrated skilling initiatives. A key outcome was the proposal to establish a Common Facility for Automotive Skill Training in collaboration with a reputed automotive group. Led by TN AutoSkills under the Apex Centre for Automotive Skills Development, the facility will serve as a hub for: industry-aligned training programs, hands-on practical learning, certification, and workforce readiness.
Key Features of Automotive Skill Training Facility
- Approx. 5,000 sq. ft. training centre with classrooms, labs, and workshops.
- Alignment with Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) standards.
Phased implementation
- Phase 1: Agreement between TN AutoSkills and space provider.
- Phase 2: Tripartite agreement with industry partner.
Strategic Relevance
- Strengthens the automotive talent pipeline.
- Enables women’s inclusion in technical and shop-floor roles.
- Creates opportunities for CSR-led industry engagement.
- Positions FLO Chennai as a catalyst for impactful skilling initiatives.
Way Forward
- Identify pilot opportunities and industry partners.
- Define program structure, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Initiate follow-up discussions to operationalize the collaboration.