Automobile Studies to Be Introduced in Karnataka’s Public School Classrooms Under Toyota Kirloskar Motor-Led Education

Over 800 students across 7 districts will study automotive skills as part of a values-based technical programme for Grades 9 to 12

A new academic development in Karnataka’s secondary school system will introduce hands-on automotive learning to students across government schools. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) has formalised an agreement with Samagra Shikshana Karnataka, the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Government of Karnataka, to establish structured automobile studies as part of the vocational curriculum in Grades 9 through 12.
The learning model is being rolled out in eight schools across seven districts, covering rural and semi-urban zones such as Kudur, Kanakapura, Peenya, Bagepalli, Byadagi, Harapanahalli, Turvihal, and Haliyal. Over 800 students are expected to participate, engaging with both technical content and civic values as part of a broader development framework.

The official memorandum of understanding was signed in the presence of senior state education officials including Ms. K. Vidya Kumari, IAS, State Project Director, and Mr. M.R. Maruti, KAS, Director (Quality) at Samagra Shikshana Karnataka. Representing TKM was Mr. A. Ramesh Rao, Vice President External Affairs (Karnataka) & Corporate Social Responsibility.
This model of education extends beyond mechanical theory. Toyota Kirloskar Motor will oversee the installation of skill laboratories within the selected schools, designed to simulate basic automobile assembly and diagnostics. These facilities will allow students to engage with real-world industry practices and safety protocols from an early age.

Faculty members in the selected schools will undergo formal training under a “Train the Trainer” model. Educators will be exposed to Toyota’s industry methods, giving them the capacity to teach technical modules while incorporating life skills, discipline, and respect for occupational health standards.
Speaking about the collaboration, Mr. G. Shankara, Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, emphasized the long-term vision:

We are privileged to work alongside the Government of Karnataka to support students in this critical learning stage. This model introduces them to the basics of the automotive sector, but more importantly, it builds civic responsibility, ethical practices, and safety consciousness. Our goal is to see these students grow into capable, thoughtful, and responsible professionals.
The curriculum will merge vocational skills with foundational values such as hygiene, civic sense, sustainable living, and teamwork offering a layered education experience that moves beyond the conventional classroom.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s broader education efforts are aligned with national frameworks such as the Skill India Mission and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Its education-focused CSR programme, initiated in 2001, takes a “Child to Community” approach, spanning primary education, road safety, healthcare, and environment.

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