The automobile sector will see several changes in the coming years, especially on the technology front, and the youth need to be equipped for it, V. Sumantran, chairman of Celeris Technologies, said here on Monday.
Inaugurating Gedee Car Museum, he said the automobile industry can offer much to carry forward the “Make in India” initiative of the Union Government and for industrial development in the country. In countries such as the U.S., the automobile sector has a significant share in the GDP.
The automobile sector is changing rapidly to cater to the demands of the customers. Further, use of electronics is going up in cars. Technology advances will be high for better sustainability and fuel efficiency in the vehicles.
A museum has relevance for the growth of an industry. “I do not think we can make progress in this industry without looking at history,” he said.
Automobile expert Manvendra Singh, Maharana of Barwani, said that India had always been a major automobile market. There were cars for women, sporting, touring, etc even several years ago. However, between 1954 and 1984, there was not much knowledge growth on automobiles. Technology advances after 1984 has taken the sector forward.
B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore, said the museum will be the pride of Coimbatore. It not only displays cars but also documents the evolution of cars. It will be useful for students too.
G.D. Rajkumar of GD Naidu Charities said that the museum is expected to inspire the youth to get interested in automobiles and engineering. The museum will be expanded and information will be added to give an insight into various functions in cars.
