**Executive Summary**
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) have signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Ltd. to train youth in advanced automotive manufacturing. This partnership aims to enhance industry-integrated skilling and will be valid for ten years. The first year's program proposes an intake of 1,000 trainees.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Partnership Objective:** To strengthen industry-driven skill development and Government-industry collaboration in advanced automotive manufacturing.
* **Agreement Type:** A Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) under the revised Flexi-MoU Scheme (June 2024).
* **Role of Bajaj Auto Ltd.:** To act as an Industry Training Partner (ITP) and deliver NSQF-aligned, industry-integrated training programs.
* **Training Locations:** Bajaj Auto's manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.
* **Initial Intake:** 1,000 trainees in the first year.
* **Program Structure:** Structured training programs of up to 24 months, combining classroom instruction with intensive shopfloor exposure using advanced manufacturing systems.
* **Curriculum Content:** Exposure to advanced automotive manufacturing systems, production dojos, quality control, plant maintenance, mechatronics, welding, assembly operations, and logistics management.
* **Certification:** Successful candidates will be awarded a National Trade Certificate (NTC).
* **Placement Requirement:** Industrial Training Partners are required to ensure placement of at least 50% of successful trainees.
* **Duration of MoU:** The Flexi-MoU is valid for ten years, with an option for extension based on performance.
* **Alignment:** Programs will be NSQF-aligned and leverage Bajaj Auto's existing training infrastructure.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Youth/Trainees**
* **Impact:** Will receive industry-aligned training in advanced automotive manufacturing, gaining practical experience and becoming job-ready. They will have opportunities for apprenticeships and long-term employment.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the structured training programs offered by Bajaj Auto Ltd. and meet program requirements to receive NTC certification.
* **Bajaj Auto Ltd.**
* **Impact:** Will operate as an Industry Training Partner, contributing to skill development and potentially leveraging CSR funds for training. The company will benefit from a pipeline of skilled talent.
* **Action Required:** Design and deliver NSQF-aligned, industry-integrated training programs, and ensure at least 50% placement for successful trainees.
* **Directorate General of Training (DGT) / MSDE**
* **Impact:** Will strengthen its industry-integrated skilling model and enhance the employability of youth. The initiative supports India's vision of becoming a global hub for a skilled workforce.
* **Action Required:** Oversee the implementation of the Flexi-MoU scheme and ensure adherence to program guidelines and standards.
* **Automotive Manufacturing Ecosystem**
* **Impact:** Will benefit from a sustainable pipeline of skilled technicians, suppliers, and vendor networks, enhancing overall industry competitiveness.
* **Action Required:** Indirectly benefit from the increased availability of skilled professionals.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Training (DGT): The government body signing the Flexi-MoU and implementing the scheme.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE): The ministry overseeing the DGT and the overarching initiative.
Bajaj Auto Ltd.: The automotive manufacturer partnering to provide industry-integrated training.
Flexi-MoU Scheme: The program under which the memorandum of understanding is signed, allowing customized training programs.
National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF): The framework to which the training programs must align.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
DGT, MSDE Signs Flexi-MoU with Bajaj Auto Ltd.
to train Youth in Advanced Automotive
Manufacturing Under Industry-Integrated Skilling
Model
Posted On: 06 MAR 2026 4:55PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant step towards strengthening industry-driven skill development and deepening Government–
industry collaboration, the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, has signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding
(Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Ltd., one of India’s leading automotive manufacturers, under the revised
Flexi-MoU Scheme (June 2024).
The partnership will enable Bajaj Auto Ltd. to operate as an Industry Training Partner (ITP) and deliver
NSQF-aligned, industry-integrated training programs at its manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra and
Uttarakhand. In the first year itself, Bajaj Auto has proposed an intake of 1,000 trainees, with structured
training programs of up to 24 months combining classroom instruction with intensive shopfloor exposure
using advanced manufacturing systems.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary said:
“I welcome this partnership as an important step towards strengthening industry-linked skilling in India.
Initiatives like these reflect how our skilling ecosystem is evolving to become more closely aligned with
the needs of industry. When training is connected to real production environments and modern
technologies, it helps young people gain practical experience and become truly job-ready. Such
collaborations play a vital role in building a strong pipeline of skilled talent for the country and will be
instrumental as India moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and positions itself as a global hub
for skilled workforce.”
The signing ceremony was graced by Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE and Shri Dilip Kumar,
Director General, Directorate General of Training (DGT), Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta, Deputy Director
General, DGT who attended the event and emphasized the importance of deepening industry partnerships
to strengthen demand-driven skilling. The event was also attended by Shri Pranav Choudhary, Director
(Curriculum Development), DGT, and Shri Hemant D Ganjare, Director (CFI) DGT, along with officials
from the DGT. From Bajaj Auto Limited, Shri Ravi Kyran Ramasamy, Chief HR Officer, along with other
representatives of the company, participated in the ceremony, marking a significant step towards
expanding industry-integrated training opportunities for India’s youth.
The Flexi-MoU Scheme, implemented by DGT under MSDE, provides industries the flexibility to design
customized training programs aligned with emerging technologies and sectoral demands while
maintaining alignment with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). The scheme mandates aminimum annual training capacity of 100 trainees, industry-led practical and formative assessments, and
centralized Computer-Based Theoretical (CBT) examinations conducted by DGT. Successful candidates
are awarded a National Trade Certificate (NTC), making them eligible for apprenticeship opportunities.
Under the proposed implementation plan, trainees will receive exposure to advanced automotive
manufacturing systems, production dojos, quality control systems, plant maintenance technologies,
mechatronics systems, welding technologies, assembly operations and logistics management, among
others. All courses will be NSQF-aligned and delivered through a structured industry-integrated model
leveraging Bajaj Auto’s existing training infrastructure.
The collaboration aims to strengthen industry-aligned skill development within the automotive
manufacturing ecosystem while enhancing employability and placement outcomes through exposure to
real-time production environments. It is expected to help create a sustainable pipeline of skilled
technicians, suppliers, and vendor networks, while also expanding structured career pathways through
apprenticeships and long-term employment opportunities.
As per Flexi-MoU Scheme guidelines, Industrial Training Partners are required to ensure placement of at
least 50% of successful trainees and may leverage CSR funds to support training costs and stipends. Bajaj
Auto has demonstrated a strong commitment to skill development, with nearly 70–80% of its CSR
expenditure focused on skilling initiatives. Through initiatives such as Bajaj Engineering Skills Training
(BEST), Bajaj Manufacturing Systems (BMS) and Bajaj STEP (Service Technician Excellence Program),
the company is already impacting over 90,000 students annually across India.
The Flexi-MoU signed between DGT and Bajaj Auto will remain valid for ten years, extendable subject to
performance outcomes in enrolment, learning achievements and placements, in line with the scheme
provisions.
This collaboration with Bajaj Auto Ltd. marks another milestone in MSDE’s mission to create a future-
ready workforce, aligned with India’s manufacturing growth ambitions and the larger national objective of
building a skilled, self-reliant and globally competitive India.***SH
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