AIFI’s Vision for a Skilled Future: Tackling Industry Challenges through Innovation and Collaboration
New Delhi: The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI), the apex body representing the Indian forging industry, recently hosted a successful session on “Current Industry Scenario, Innovative Technology & Skill Development” in New Delhi. This event marks the second such session, following a highly successful gathering in Pune that focused on similar themes. The session brought together industry leaders, experts, and decision-makers from various sectors, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Plant Heads, HR Heads and other functional heads, to discuss the latest technological advancements and strategies for upskilling the workforce in the forging industry.
The session featured three insightful presentations, covering the current industry scenario, energy price risk management, and skill development. It highlighted the critical need for embracing technological innovations and making substantial investments in workforce skill development to drive growth in the forging sector. The key takeaway was the importance of fostering closer collaboration between industry and academia to create curricula that align with the latest technological advancements, ensuring the workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to excel in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
Prof. (Dr.) Raj Nehru, Vice Chancellor, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Government of Haryana shared how Shri Vishwakarma Skill University is forging industry and academia collaborations which is so vital for building a workforce equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet industry demands. Prof. Nehru also shared various industry-aligned curricula being offered to the industry to bridge the education-industry gap.
