The Skill Meet organised by Rubber, Chemical and Petrochemical Skill Development Council (RCPSDC) elicited keen interest from the participating industries in fulfilling the requirements of skilled individuals across all three verticals.
RCPSDC said in a statement that it has conceived the Skill Meet as a platform to sensitise the industry on the benefits of several schemes including the government schemes available for skill training of the existing workforce and for accessing skilled individuals. More than 30 top managers of industries from Delhi, NCR, attended the Skill Meet at Faridabad.
Dr Ashrita Tripathi, Head Training & QA at RCPSDC provided an overview of the role of RCPSDC as a sector skill council in terms of skilling and upskilling. She apprised the attending delegates on projects involving Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and CSR projects where the industry has benefitted to a large extent.
Deepmala Moorjani, who leads the Industry Engagements at RCPSDC, said, "So far over 7,000 apprentices have been enrolled in nearly 600 rubber establishments in the country. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Karnataka are the five leading states where rubber manufacturing units have hired the maximum number of apprentices. Some of the key job roles for which apprentices have been engaged by the rubber industry include Rubber Compression Moulding Operator, Rubber Mill Operator, Rubber Internal Mixer Operator and Material Handling & Storage Operator.”
Moorjani encouraged the industries to engage with RCPSDC for Industry paid RPL programs and CSR projects. She also described the flagship programmes of RCPSDC. Firstly, the RPL project ‘Saamarth’ which has been a trailblazer of sorts. Over one lakh people have been reskilled under the Saamarth project in the job role of “Tyre Service and Maintenance” leading to unique outcomes. Another flagship programme, ‘Utthaan’, which aims at upskilling the workforce in plastic waste segregation, processing and recycling job roles through Mobile Skill Vans. This training programme will help the unorganised trainees working as rag pickers to perform their jobs more effectively, enhance their productivity and raise their dignity in the society.
Jan Ebben, Apprenticeship Advisor, NSDC, advocated strongly in favour of apprenticeship as an effective employment pathway for employers and employees alike. According to him, apprenticeship establishes an internal pool of skilled candidates, reduces the cost of external recruitment and results in high productivity and high retention. Moreover, apprenticeship training offers the flexibility advantage since apprenticeships can be structured according to company and industry needs known as optional trades. Since the cost of an apprenticeship is covered under CSR, it offers a huge cost advantage too, he said.
So far five lakh apprentices have been engaged across different sectors. MSDE is targeting one million new contracts under Mission 1 Million.
Dr A K Mathur, Vice Chairman at Indian Rubber Institute and a veteran of the rubber industry, said, “Shortage of technically skilled manpower is being faced in the industry. Provision of skills at various levels is required to increase the productivity of this workforce. RCPSDC is playing an important role by helping the candidates to get trained and certified in the appropriate skills, leading to employment opportunities in the rubber or allied industry. Also, the placement portal launched by RCPSDC is a much required tool at this hour which will benefit the entire Rubber & Plastic ecosystem.”
The Skill Meet at Faridabad was done in association with the Prerna Group. During the meet, RCPSDC also exchanged an MoU with Prerna Engineering Education Group Pvt Ltd for the training of candidates under RPL Paid programs for various job roles of the Rubber & Plastic sector across the country.
This Skill Meet offered a better understanding to the Rubber and plastic industries on various skilling initiatives of RCPSDC and how industries can be benefitted from the association of RCPSDC, the release added. (TT)
Webfleet Receives Three European Fleet Awards
- By TT News
- July 09, 2025
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has earned three prestigious awards across Europe this month. In Germany, its AI-powered tool Fleet Advisor was recognised as the ‘Rising Star’ at the Baugewerbe Produkt des Jahres 2025 awards. Meanwhile, in Poland, Fleet Advisor – which leverages generative AI to deliver swift, insightful answers to critical fleet-related queries – secured the ‘Fleet Derby 2025’ award in the Digital/AI Innovation in Management category.
Additionally, in Spain, Webfleet received the ‘Award for Excellence in the Road Transport Industry’ from Cadena de Suministro, a leading logistics publication, honouring its 25-year legacy of innovation and transformative contributions to the mobility sector. These accolades highlight Webfleet’s continued leadership and technological advancement in fleet management.
Jan-Maarten de Vries, President of Fleet Management Solutions at Bridgestone, said, “Together, these awards highlight the strength of Webfleet’s dual commitment to cutting-edge innovation and customer-driven progress.”
Passenger Vehicle Forum To Be Held On 2nd September In Pune
- By TT News
- July 09, 2025
The 3rd Edition of the Passenger Vehicle Forum (PVF), a leading forum focussing on the passenger vehicle segment, is scheduled to take place on 3 September 2025, at Hyatt Regency, Pune.
This 2025 edition of PVF will focus on a wide area of topics such as – software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and E/E architecture transformation, electrification, hybridisation & future powertrains, connected, autonomous & smart mobility technologies, sustainability, alternative fuel, customer behaviour, retail transformation and aftermarket innovation.
The idea is to understand the present and future trends reshaping the passenger vehicle industry.
The event is expected to bring together over 300 senior decision-makers, more than 60 speakers and over 40 solution providers to debate, discuss and plan the way forward.
Since its debut, the Passenger Vehicle Forum is amongst one of the key platforms that brings together various stakeholders – OEMs, auto component manufacturers, mobility providers and policy influencers, all under one roof.
Linglong Tire Gets Recognition By HKUST, Harvard Business Review And Deloitte China
- By TT News
- July 09, 2025
Chinese tyre major Linglong Tire was recently recognised as one of the Best Managed Companies in China in an event joint held by Deloitte China, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School and the Harvard Business Review.
The tyre maker was recognised for its capabilities in the areas of strategic leadership, operational efficiency, integrated management and sustainable growth at the annual event.
Linglong Tire stated that the Best Managed Companies program is a globally recognised initiative under the guidance of Deloitte is said to be the only international award in China for the comprehensive evaluation of enterprise management systems.
The award in its 7th year saw potential companies evaluated on the bases of complex management questions, executive interviews and neutral expert assessments based on Deloitte’s global program. The companies were assessed on four criteria – strategy, expertise, commitment and financial strength.
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Hankook Tire Hungary Honoured With ‘Key Supporter Of Saint Pantaleon Hospital’ Award
- By TT News
- July 09, 2025
Hankook Tire Hungary Ltd received the ‘Key Supporter of Saint Pantaleon Hospital’ award during the hospital's Semmelweis Day ceremony in Dunaújváros, Hungary. This recognition highlights the company's longstanding commitment to enhancing local healthcare quality through consistent contributions.
Marking a new tradition, this year's ceremony expanded beyond honouring healthcare workers to acknowledge institutional supporters. Hankook earned this distinction through multiple initiatives, including recent equipment donations for the paediatric ward and installation of a nurse call system in the surgical department. The company's support extends to previous years' projects such as ventilator procurement, maternity ward renovations, and pandemic-related protective equipment donations.
The award coincides with Hungary's annual Healthcare Day celebrations on 1 July, which since 1992 has honoured medical professionals nationwide. By recognising Hankook's sustained community involvement, Saint Pantaleon Hospital underscores the vital role of corporate partnerships in maintaining quality healthcare services.
Dr Örs Szilágyi, Director General of the Saint Pantaleon Hospital, said, “We are very grateful for the help and commitment of Hankook Tire Hungary. We are working together for a joint goal to improve continuously the standard of healthcare and thus create value for local citizen, help them in maintaining their health and in getting better. Hankook’s Corporate Social Responsibility sets an example to all. We are happy to award Hankook Tire Hungary Ltd as the first company with the ’Key Supporter of Saint Pantateon Hospital’ award.
Receiving the award from Dr Szilágyi on behalf of the company, Ho Taek Lim, Managing Director of Hankook Tire's Hungary Plant, said, “We are honoured to receive this recognition from Saint Pantaleon Hospital. At Hankook, we believe in long-term partnerships and consider the health of the people living here, our employees and their families to be our most important investment, which is why we intend to continue supporting local initiatives and institutions in the future.”
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