Ahmedabad / New Delhi, June22 : Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understandingwith the Directorate of Employment and Training , Government of Gujarat, to set up Advanced Manufacturing Labs at Industrial Training Institute in Palanpur, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar, Godhra, and Dahod.
Aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India mission, the initiative aims to enhance employability and build a future-ready workforce. Developed under Maruti Suzuki’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, the labs replicate a real-world shop-floor environment and provide hands-on training in areas such as assembly, welding, painting, machining, mechatronics, and safety.
Maruti Suzuki is rapidly expanding its manufacturing presence in Gujarat. The Company is set to commence operations of its fourth line at the Hansalpur facility this year, taking its total annual production capacity to 1 million units from the current 750,000 units. In addition, the Company is also setting up a new plant with a capacity of 1 million units at Sanand, Gujarat. Combined with the capacity of new plant, the Company’s total annual production capacity in Gujarat state will rise to 2 million units.
Mr. Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said,
“Maruti Suzuki aligns with the Government of India’s flagship Skill India mission to impart the relevant skill training to create livelihood opportunities for the youth. Through Advanced Manufacturing Labs, we are equipping students with experiential learning and confidence in modern equipment, nurturing professionals who can seamlessly integrate into the evolving automotive ecosystem.”
Mr. Bharti added,
“We have a robust plan to expand manufacturing operations in the State. Each expansion brings with it a new industrial ecosystem, one that demands skilled and future-ready workforce. The Advanced Manufacturing Labs will play a pivotal role in meeting this latent need and ensuring that talent is ready to meet the industry demands.”
Ms. Stuti Charan, IAS, Director, DET, Government of Gujarat, said,
“Maruti Suzuki, while being the market leader, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to skill development in India. By setting up Advanced Manufacturing Labs in Gujarat’s ITIs, Maruti Suzuki is bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry requirements. This initiative will empower our youth and strengthen Gujarat’s position as a hub for the automotive sector, in line with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel’s guidance toward Viksit Gujarat 2047. The momentum and support from Hon’ble Cabinet Minister Shri Kunwarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya, Labour, Skill Development & Employment, Hon’ble State Minister Shri Kantibhai Amrutiya Labour, Skill Development and Hon’ble Secretary Shri Lochan Sahera, Labour, Skill Development are paving the way for future-ready learning skills that match the pace of global development.”
At present, Maruti Suzuki supports 31 ITIs across India in manufacturing-related trades, including the five mentioned above. The Company has established 18 state-of-the-art AMLs across the country. With the addition of five in Gujarat, the Company will operate 23 AMLs across seven states and union territories, including Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Chandigarh.
Maruti Suzuki also operates four Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing in Gujarat and Haryana , established as a collaborative initiative between the Governments of India and Japan, with an ambition to create a pool of skilled workforce.