Guwahati, 04^th July 2023- In line with its vision to support the ‘Skill India’ mission, Toyota Kirloskar Motor [TKM] today announced the “Scholarship program for Technical Education And Recognition” [STAR] under its Toyota Technical Education Program [T-TEP] initiative. The program is aimed at supporting students who have successfully completed 10^th standard but unable to pursue their higher studies in technical institutes(ITI/Polytechnics). With focus on developing the untapped potential of North, East and North-East region, the STAR initiative will empower and provide opportunities to deserving students from challenging economic backgrounds. This unique pilot program will benefit number of students, across 11 states, such as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkand, Bihar, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

The scholarship announcement event was graced by our Chief Guest, Shri Jayanta Mallabaruah, Hon'ble Minister Public Health Engineering; Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship and Tourism Departments, Government of Assam and Mr. Vikram Gulati, the Country Head and Executive Vice President of Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

Through the STAR initiative, TKM aims to provide a platform for these talented individuals to enhance their skill level and knowledge of advanced technologies to meet the requirements of a growing automotive sector. *Scholarships upto Rs 51,000 per year will be offered to eligible students from financial challenging backgrounds thereby providing opportunities to deserving students covering hostel fees, educational expenses, and family support.

Students can submit their scholarship application at the time of admission at select institutes. Further to promote women empowerment, the program offers a 30% reservation for female students. The selection process involves a written test followed by an interview with prior intimation to the eligible students. On completion of TTEP curriculum, students enrolled in the STAR program undergo internships at Toyota dealerships for a period of minimum 6 ~ 12 months.

With the automotive industry undergoing a transformative phase, TKM has been bridging the gap between industry and institutes through the T-TEP since 2006. Collaborating with ASDC covering 62 institutes across 25 states, this program has trained over 12,000 students, resulting in a high employment rate. TKM's initiative, includes specialized programs and one-month on-the-job training at Toyota Authorized Dealerships, enhancing employability and contributing to fulfilling career aspirations in the automotive sector.

Present at the event, Shri Jayanta Mallabaruah, Hon'ble Minister, Public Health Engineering; Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship and Tourism Departments, Government of Assam said “ We applaud Toyota's commitment to bridge the gap between industry and institutes through their T-TEP program and promoting skill development in our region. The scholarship support will immensely benefit needy students from rural backgrounds to gain valuable insights into Toyota's values, best practices, advanced technologies thereby contributing to their overall skill development. In addition, the collaborative efforts of industry partners like Toyota, will enhance the availability of world class workforce among students from the North, East and North-East regions furthering to fufil their career aspirations besides contributing immensely to the growth of the auto sector.”

Mr.Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, commented on the scholarship program, stating, "At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, we firmly believe in the power of education and its ability to transform lives. Through the STAR program under the T-TEP initiative , we aim to empower deserving students, especially from financial challenging backgrounds by providing scholarship and equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to secure a career in the automotive sector. We are proud to contribute to the 'Skill India' mission and remain committed to fostering talent, empowering students to fulfil their potential. This STAR Program is a unique initiative and a testament to our commitment to build a skilled workforce while contributing to the growth of the automotive industry and our nation."

T-TEP initiative is continuously evolving to meet the requirements of the automotive industry, promoting skill development and providing opportunities for talented students especially from rural areas to learn and excel. Since its inception in 2006, T-TEP has contributed significantly to automotive sector and contributing to “Skill India” mission.

*Terms and conditions apply

Overview of TKM:

Equity participation	Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan): 89%, Kirloskar Systems Limited (India): 11%
Number of employees	Approx. 6,000
Land area	Approx. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area	74,000 m2
Total Installed Production capacity	Up to 3,10,000 units

Overview of TKM 1st Plant:

Established	October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location	Bidadi
Products	Innova HyCross , Innova Crysta , Fortuner manufactured in India.
Installed Production capacity	Up to 1,00,000 units

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:

Start of Production	December 2010
Location	On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Bidadi
Products	Toyota Camry Hybrid, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hilux
Installed Production capacity	Up to 2,10,000 units

* Vellfire imported as CBU

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.	Current Global
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