Over 20 per cent increase has been recorded in the number of enrolments in Industrial Training Institutes or ITIs across India in 2014-15.  The increase in enrolment is observed due active involvement by the industry that resulted in to a rise in student enrolments at the ITIs. Active participation by industry giants and auto majors like Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra and Mahindra resulted in progression towards partnerships with ITI’s. As a result of one such positive industry partnership with Maruti Suzuki which is the country’s largest carmaker- ASEC or Automobile Skill Enhancement Centres are set up at 45 government-run ITIs across the county.

Another positive example of industry partnership is between ITI Solan and utility vehicle major – Mahindra & Mahindra wherein courses related to motor mechanics has been upgraded which has resulted in a sharp increase in demand for the course.

Ministry of Skill Development in India is also looking at expanding ‘skilling programmes through vocational training institutes’. This is indicative that courses which fall under vocational programmes will be in high demand in the future.

As a part of our work in India, we create opportunities for engagement between UK and Indian institutions and one way of doing this is delivering master classes at local institutions. We organise master classes or guest lectures where academics from UK institutions can deliver a seminar to students at the institution itself. This opportunity is available in face to face and virtual formats. You may contact Shruti Khanna to know more about opportunities to promote your technical courses via master classes in India.

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