20 Feb, 2025
Godrej Enterprises Group Partners with Tata IIS to Build Next-Gen Industry 4.0 Workforce
Signed an MoU to formalise this partnership aimed at supporting India’s goal of adding 100 million skilled workers to India’s workforce by 2030.
Mumbai, 20th February 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, added, “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.
About Godrej Enterprises Group
Since 1897, Godrej Enterprises Group (which includes Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates) has contributed significantly to India’s economic growth and self-reliance by providing complex engineering, design led innovation, and sustainable manufacturing solutions. From the world’s first patented springless lock, and safes to pioneering Indian made typewriters and refrigerators, the conglomerate has also paved the way for the growth of key sectors like aerospace, energy, and security.
Today, Godrej Enterprises Group, has presence across 5 continents with a market-leading presence across diverse consumer and industrial businesses spanning Aerospace, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Locks & Security Solutions, Green Building Consulting, Construction and EPC Services, Intralogistics, Tooling, Healthcare Equipment, Consumer Durables, Engines and Motors, Furniture, Architectural Fittings, IT Solutions and Vending Machines.
About TATA IIS
Tata IIS, a section 8 company set up by the Tata Trusts, is partnering Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, to set up Indian Institute of Skills Mumbai and Indian Institute of Skills Ahmedabad. These Institutes will create global benchmarks in quality training with a special focus on manufacturing.
Tata IIS continues the Tata Group's legacy of building premier institutions like IISc, TISS, TIFR and India s most eminent cancer care facilities like Tata Memorial Centre and Tata Medical Center. For more information, contact:
Meenakshi Raju: +919152992274, Corporate Communication & PR, Godrej Enterprises Group
Srishti Bhargava: +919461773542, Manager Projects, Tata IIS
For more information visit:
- Tata IIS: https://iisahmedabad.org/
- Website IIS Ahmedabad: https://iisahmedabad.org/
- Website IIS Mumbai: https://iismumbai.org/
