Newsroom 3 min read

Godrej Enterprises Group Partners With Tata IIS To Build Next-Gen Industry 4.0 Workforce

By TheCSRUniverse Team Published 22 Feb 2025

Mumbai, Feb 22, 2025: In an effort to contribute to the growing requirements for skilled professionals in cutting-edge technologies, Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has joined hands with Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) to support youth training in Industry 4.0 technologies, robotics, and automation.

A part of Godrej Enterprises Group’s ongoing CSR skilling initiative - DISHA, this collaboration directly supports the Indian government’s goal of adding 100 million skilled workers to India’s workforce by 2030.

Ashwini Deodeshmukh, Head of CSR & Sustainability Reporting, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “Our goal is to equip youth—especially those from underserved backgrounds—with the skills they need to thrive in a technology-driven world. Robotics and automation are transforming industries, and hands-on training in these areas can open up new career pathways. Through this collaboration, we hope to make high-quality skilling more accessible and impactful, helping students build a future-ready skill set.”

Under this partnership, Godrej Enterprises Group will support two key programs at Tata IIS. The first is a comprehensive three-month Robotics and Automation course designed for 36 students, while the second offers an extensive 100-hour Mechatronics and Automation program for 100 students from six Premier Affiliated Technical (PAT) institutes in Mumbai.

The programs stand out for their holistic, industry-aligned framework that emphasizes practical learning and real-world application, combining 70% practical exposure with a multi-sectoral and multi-skilling approach. Through application-based learning, students will gain hands-on experience, preparing them for real-world challenges. This well-rounded approach ensures the development of essential 21st-century skills such as digital proficiency, professional communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

The partnership was formalized through an MoU exchange that brought together key stakeholders from both organizations to discuss the future of skill development and the growing importance of robotics and automation in today’s industrial landscape.

This collaboration represents a significant step towards bridging India’s skill gap, offering participants hands-on experience in robotics, automation, and other key Industry 4.0 technologies while reinforcing Godrej Enterprises' commitment to building a sustainable, future-ready workforce.