Bengaluru, October 16, 2025: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced a moment of pride as Mr. Manjunatha S, a trainee under the Toyota Kaushalya (Flexi MoU Scheme), has been recognized as the National Topper in the All India Trade Test (AITT) conducted by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) in October 2024.
The distinction was conferred by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the Kaushal Dikshant Samaroh held on October 4, 2025, in New Delhi. Mr. Manjunatha, the only candidate from Karnataka to earn this honor, exemplifies Toyota’s commitment to fostering excellence through skill development.
Speaking on the achievement, Mr. G. Shankara, Executive Vice President – Finance and Administration, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said,
“This award is a testament to our collective commitment to empower people and communities. We are immensely proud of Mr. Manjunath’s remarkable accomplishment and the national recognition he has received. Throughout his training, he consistently excelled in both technical and behavioral competencies—mastering assembly operations, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. He truly embodies Toyota’s mission of transforming rural youth into world-class competitive technicians.”
He further added,“His success reflects Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s vision of Grow India and Grow with India and mission of Producing Mass Happiness for All. Through initiatives like Toyota Kaushalya and the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI), we continue to empower India’s youth with world-class skills, contributing to the Skill India Mission and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.”
The Toyota Kaushalya Program is a two-year “Learn and Earn” initiative designed to impart practical industrial experience coupled with academic learning. Conducted at the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) within the company’s premises, the program emphasizes 60% behavioral training—including discipline, safety mindset, ethics, respect, civic sense, and sustainability—and 40% craftsmanship, reflecting the Japanese Takumi philosophy of precision and mastery.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor continues to believe that skill development is the foundation of sustainable progress. Through its ongoing contributions in education, employability, road safety, and community empowerment, TKM is actively building a pathway towards a more skilled, confident, and self-reliant India.
