Mumbai/ Bengaluru : Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is proud to share that Mr. Manjunatha S, a trainee from Toyota Kaushalya (Flexi MoU Scheme), has been conferred as the National Topper in the All India Trade Test conducted in October 2024 by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS). The prestigious honour was presented by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, during the Kaushal Dikshant Samaroh held on October 4, 2025, in New Delhi.  Mr. Manjunath is the only candidate from Karnataka to receive this distinction at the national level, showcasing exceptional skill, dedication, and professionalism.

Commenting 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.

His success is a reflection of 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.”

Toyota Kaushalya is a two-year “Learn and Earn” program designed to equip youth with hands-on industrial experience and classroom learning. They are trained at the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) situated on the factory’s premises. The program places sixty per cent emphasis on building discipline, safety mindset, values, ethics, respect, civic sense and sustainable habits. The remaining forty per cent focuses on refining craftsmanship – the Japanese Takumi spirit of mastery and excellence in every skill trade.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor believes that skill development is the cornerstone of sustainable social progress. Through sustained efforts in education, environment, road safety, and employability enhancement, TKM remains committed to nurturing talent, building confidence, and empowering communities — creating a pathway towards a more skilled, self-reliant, and happy India.