Automotive Skills Development Council

About Automotive Skills Development Council

ASCD's (Automotive Skills Development Council) purpose is to continually develop and upgrade automotive skills for higher value additions (higher value addition through skilling will facilitate capital creation, leading to more economic activity and consequent additional jobs. The automotive industry in India is transforming because of its sustained growth and profitability. Indian automotive industry currently accounts for 7.1% of GDP and 49% of manufacturing output, generating 32 million direct or indirect employment. Based on the Automotive Mission Plan 2019-2026, which is a collective vision of the Government of India and the Indian automotive industry, the sector is expected to employ 36 million people by 2026. The automotive industry is known to be highly dynamic with ceaseless innovations pouring in from all over the world, changing the face of the industry as we know it.