Second edition of ASDC National Automobile Olympiad concludes with diverse participation of students The second edition of the ASDC National Automobile Olympiad, organised by Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), concluded successfully in collaboration with CBSE – Central Board of Secondary Education and NPOCA – the National Programme on Career Awareness on 29 December 2023, as per the official announcement. The final event ceremony took place in AKG Engineering College, Ghaziabad. This competition aimed to ignite the interest of school students in the automotive industry, providing them with fundamental to advanced knowledge. Ravindra Pal Singh, joint secretary (Skill Education), CBSE, attended the event as a chief guest. “The automobile Olympiad nurtures young talent and stokes passion for the sector amongst students. By fostering skills and interest in automotive careers from a young age, it helps build a pipeline of skilled professionals over the long term. Industry-academia initiatives like this are vital for advancing the sector,” Ravindra Pal Singh, joint secretary (Skill Education), CBSE, said.
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