India: Knauf India has launched its Knauf Mobile Training Academy to contribute to skill-building and industry excellence. The ‘classroom-on-wheels’ will deliver a programme based on practical, on-site instruction on the installation of gypsum wallboard and ceiling across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities in India. Knauf India aims to reach 25,000 builders over a period of six months. The company says that the programme aligns with the government’s Skill India workplace training initiative.
CEO Sumit Bidani said "We aim to bridge the existing skill gap, align with national initiatives like Skill India, and contribute meaningfully to the growth and modernisation of the construction sector."
