Heavy Industries minister urges auto industry to create more jobs for youth

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday urged India's automobile industry to play its part in job creation saying the challenge of providing employment to even educated graduates is a "ground reality".

Creating employment opportunities for the country's youth is critical to achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Let us work together for an automotive workforce ready for the next generation of mobility and contribute to the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047," Kumaraswamy said while addressing the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) Annual Conclave 2026 here.

The minister noted that the challenge faced by the younger generation in the country regarding the employment is a "ground reality".

"If we look into it, it is very difficult to get an employment, even educated graduates.

I am regularly seeing youngsters who are approaching me every day.

My personal request to all our automobile industry friends -- please look after the ...