Revving up: Volkswagen group rolls out VRS for production site workers

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India says it has introduced a voluntary retirement scheme at its Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar plants after union requests

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Ltd (SAVWIPL), which operates two manufacturing plants in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (erstwhile Aurangabad), has rolled out a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for employees who are considering retirement or other career opportunities.

 

Claiming that the scheme is ‘entirely voluntary’, an SAVWIPL spokesperson told Business Standard: “Based on requests from the union over the past couple of years, and following constructive discussions with the union committees, SAVWIPL has introduced a VRS to support employees who are considering retirement or exploring other career opportunities.”

 

He added, “The scheme is entirely voluntary, underscoring our commitment to employee