Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) has announced a partnership between its strategic unit; TCS iON, and the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) to reimagine and scale ASDC's initiatives to identify potential candidates, equip them with the necessary skills, and match them with appropriate job opportunities in the auto sector.

ASDC is the first Sector Skill Council (SSC) embracing this transformation of moving ahead with digital transformation of the way Skill Council operates in India.  This collaboration is expected to bring various value propositions for ASDC such as standardization of processes, digital affiliation and audit trails for better control and integration.

ASDC is embarking on this transformation with the active support from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), and the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA).  ASDC supports the Government's Skill India program and schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY) that seek to enhance the skills of young aspirants to make them more relevant and qualified for employment in the automotive industry.

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