Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) Scheme: DGT and Bajaj Auto to Train 1,000 Youth

Key facts

• The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Ltd. to provide industry-integrated training in advanced automotive manufacturing.
• Bajaj Auto will conduct the training at its manufacturing facilities located in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.
• The programme aims to enrol 1,000 trainees in the first year, with structured training durations lasting up to 24 months.
• The initiative is aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), and successful candidates will be awarded a National Trade Certificate (NTC).
• The Flexi-MoU Scheme requires industry partners to ensure the placement of at least 50 per cent of the trained candidates.
• The agreement between DGT and Bajaj Auto is valid for 10 years and includes industry-led practical assessments and DGT-conducted computer-based theory exams.