Ahmedabad, June 22, 2026: Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), Government of Gujarat, to establish Advanced Manufacturing Labs (AMLs) at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Palanpur, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar, Godhra and Dahod.
The initiative, aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India mission, aims to strengthen vocational training and improve employability among youth by providing industry-relevant skills. Developed under Maruti Suzuki’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, the Advanced Manufacturing Labs are designed to replicate real-world shop-floor environments and offer practical training in assembly, welding, painting, machining, mechatronics and workplace safety.
The move comes as Maruti Suzuki continues to expand its manufacturing footprint in Gujarat. The company is set to begin operations of the fourth production line at its Hansalpur facility, increasing annual capacity from 750,000 units to 1 million units. It is also developing a new manufacturing facility at Sanand with an annual capacity of 1 million units. Once operational, the company’s total production capacity in Gujarat will reach 2 million units annually.
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 further 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.”
Maruti Suzuki currently supports 31 ITIs across India in manufacturing-related trades. The company has already established 18 Advanced Manufacturing Labs nationwide, and with the addition of five new facilities in Gujarat, the total number of AMLs will rise to 23 across seven states and union territories.
The company also operates four Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs) in Gujarat and Haryana, established under a collaborative initiative between the Governments of India and Japan to develop a skilled workforce for the manufacturing sector.
In FY 2025-26, Maruti Suzuki invested ₹125 crore in skill development initiatives under its CSR programme, reflecting its continued focus on strengthening industry-ready vocational education and workforce development.
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