Volkswagen India was recently awarded with a certificate of appreciation for the initiatives undertaken for advancement of the Government ITI in Pimpri, Chinchwad. The felicitation function was held to recognize the continuous support and investment corporates like Volkswagen India were making to impart skill and improve employability of youth in the state.
Volkswagen has always been at the forefront when it comes to contributing to the overall development of the environment and community it operates in. The certificate of appreciation was presented to Volkswagen India by Hon’ble Governor, Mr. C Vidyasagar Rao in the presence of the Minister for Skill Development and other dignitaries.
Speaking of the recognition, Mr. Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, Volkswagen India said, “We are privileged to be felicitated by the Government of Maharashtra as one of the active corporate participants working towards upgrading the governments ITI (industrial Training Institute) in Pune district. Volkswagen is committed towards Government’s skill development initiative and is continuously taking steps towards making ITI students’ future ready and employable.”
He added, “Volkswagen India has been actively contributing to the development of the communities through different initiatives like enabling education, supporting access to healthcare and promoting environmental conservation. Over the years, this vision and determination has enabled us to touch thousands of lives, contribute actively towards the betterment of society”.
Such initiatives help improve the employability of the students graduating from ITI and who are willing to work in manufacturing sector. Through such programs, the students get exposed to actual work environments and gain practical knowledge. Volkswagen is committed towards improving the quality of education and has tied up with various institutes across the country to develop course modules that are in sync with the requirement at the shop floor in the auto industry.
About Volkswagen Group India: The Volkswagen Group is represented by five passenger car brands in India: Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche, ŠKODA, and Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Group has been present in India for the last 18 years and began its India journey with the entry of the ŠKODA brand in 2001. The Audi brand and Volkswagen brand entered India in 2007, while Porsche brand and Lamborghini brand followed in 2012. Each brand has its own character and operates as an independent entity in the market. Volkswagen Group India has about 30 models in India about 240 dealerships and is operating two plants – Pune and Aurangabad. The Pune Plant has a manufacturing capacity of 200,000 cars per year (maximum in three-shift system) and is currently manufacturing Volkswagen Polo, Ameo and Vento and ŠKODA Rapid.
The Aurangabad Plant assembles various premium and luxury models of Audi, ŠKODA and Volkswagen sold in India and has an annual maximum capacity of approximately 89,000. Volkswagen Group India is a part of Volkswagen AG, which is globally represented by 12 brands – Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Ducati, Lamborghini, Porsche, Scania, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, MAN, and Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
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