Maruti Suzuki opens admissions for new skill development institute in Sonipat
Praising the initiative, Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Gaurav Gautam, called it a valuable contribution to the Skill India Mission and Haryana's economic growth. "Maruti Suzuki's commitment to skill development in Haryana through its state-of-the-art JIMs at Uncha Majra and now at Sonipat is truly commendable. By training youth and equipping them with industry-relevant skills, the Company is paving the way for their brighter future and contributing to Haryana's development and economic growth. This is in line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's 'Skill India Mission' and I applaud Maruti Suzuki's efforts in this space," he said.Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs at Maruti Suzuki, emphasised the institute's role in fostering employability and a strong work ethic. "We are committed to supporting the Government of India's 'Skill India Mission' by training youth and making them industry ready. After setting up our first JIM in Haryana at Uncha Majra, we are thankful to the Government of Haryana for providing us the opportunity to set up the second JIM in the state. We are confident that both JIMs will prepare the students for opportunities across the automobile ecosystem and contribute to progress of Haryana," he added.
The Haryana government has provided the land and building for JIM Sonipat, while Maruti Suzuki has undertaken civil infrastructure upgrades, set up an assembly line for real-world training, and will oversee operations and training modules.The JIM initiative stems from a 2016 bilateral agreement between the Governments of India and Japan aimed at training 30,000 Indian youth in manufacturing skills over 10 years. To date, over 2,100 students have graduated from Maruti Suzuki's three existing JIMs in Mehsana, Uncha Majra, and Gandhinagar.advertisementMaruti Suzuki's broader skill development program includes upgrading 23 government ITIs, equipping 130 institutes with EV-related training tools, and operating 31 Automobile Skill Enhancement Centres across India. The company's cumulative CSR spend on skill development has surpassed 450 crore as of FY 2024–25.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
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