HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, July 4: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced a new scholarship program called ‘Scholarship Program for Technical Education And Recognition’ (STAR) as part of its Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) initiative. The program aims to support students who have completed 10th standard but are unable to pursue higher studies in technical institutes. This pilot program will benefit students across 11 states, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Jayanta Mallabaruah, minister of Public Health Engineering, Skill Development Employment Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, government of Assam, along with Vikram Gulati, the country head and executive vice president of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, attended the announcement event for the scholarship program.
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Speaking on the occasion, minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said, “T-TEP, an initiative introduced by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) in collaboration with the government of India’s ‘Skill India Mission’, aims to provide valuable skill development opportunities to Indian students. Currently, TKM is extending scholarships to 14 technical education institutions across 11 states in India, with a significant focus on 7 institutions in the North East region. I firmly believe that this scholarship program will significantly benefit deserving students from underprivileged backgrounds, enabling them to gain invaluable knowledge in advanced technologies and best practices.”
Through the STAR initiative, TKM aims to provide a platform for talented individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge of advanced technologies to meet the growing demands of the automotive sector. Scholarships will be offered to students from financially challenging backgrounds, covering hostel fees, educational expenses, and providing support to their families. To promote women empowerment, the program offers a 30 percent reservation for female students. The selection process for the scholarships involves a written test followed by an interview with eligible students. Upon completion of the TTEP curriculum, students enrolled in the STAR program will undergo internships at Toyota dealerships for a minimum period of 6 to 12 months.
Vikram Gulati, the country head and executive vice president of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, stated that through the STAR program, they aim to empower deserving students, particularly those from financially challenging backgrounds, by providing scholarships and equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to secure a career in the automotive sector. He also highlighted TKM’s commitment to the ‘Skill India Mission’ and its dedication to fostering talent and empowering students
