Maruti Suzuki Signs MoU with Government of Gujarat to Establish Advanced Manufacturing Labs in Five Industrial Training Institutes. Advanced Manufacturing Labs to be set up at Industrial Training Institutes in Palanpur, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar, Godhra, and Dahod. In FY 2025-26, the Company invested INR 125 crore in skill development initiatives under its CSR program.
Ahmedabad / New Delhi, 22 June 2026: Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Directorate of Employment and Training, Government of Gujarat, to set up Advanced Manufacturing Labs at Industrial Training Institutes 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 the 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, stated that Maruti Suzuki aligns with the Government of India’s flagship Skill India mission to impart relevant skill training to create livelihood opportunities for youth. Through Advanced Manufacturing Labs, the company is equipping students with experiential learning and confidence in modern equipment, nurturing professionals who can seamlessly integrate into the evolving automotive ecosystem. Mr. Bharti added that the company has a robust plan to expand manufacturing operations in the state. Each expansion brings a new industrial ecosystem that demands a 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 industry demands.
Ms. Stuti Charan, IAS, Director, DET, Government of Gujarat, said that 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 youth and strengthen Gujarat’s position as a hub for the automotive sector, in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat and Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel’s guidance toward Viksit Gujarat 2047. The momentum and support from Cabinet Minister Shri Kunwarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya, Labour, Skill Development and Employment, State Minister Shri Kantibhai Amrutiya Labour, Skill Development, and Secretary Shri Lochan Sahera, Labour, Information Classification and 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 Advanced Manufacturing Labs across the country. With the addition of five in Gujarat, the Company will operate 23 Advanced Manufacturing Labs 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. These institutes are located in Mehsana and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, and Manesar and Sonipat in Haryana.
This partnership represents a significant step toward strengthening vocational education and skill development in Gujarat. The Advanced Manufacturing Labs will provide students with practical exposure to modern manufacturing techniques, ensuring they are well-prepared for employment in the automotive industry. The initiative reflects Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and its vision of contributing to India’s skill development agenda.
The investment of INR 125 crore in FY 2025-26 demonstrates the company’s substantial commitment to skill development. This funding will support not only the establishment of the five new labs in Gujarat but also ongoing skill development programs across the country. The company’s expanding manufacturing footprint in Gujarat necessitates a corresponding expansion in skilled workforce availability, making this initiative strategically important for both the company and the state.
The Advanced Manufacturing Labs will serve as model centers for vocational training, demonstrating best practices in manufacturing education. Students trained at these facilities will gain competencies that are directly applicable to industry needs, reducing the gap between educational outcomes and employment requirements. This alignment between training and industry demands is crucial for enhancing youth employability and supporting Gujarat’s growing automotive sector.
