Maruti Suzuki India Limited has established an Advanced Manufacturing Lab (AML) at Government ITI Hassangarh in Rohtak as part of its commitment to the Government of India’s Skill India mission. The initiative is designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills and help build a future-ready workforce for the automotive sector.
Under the Smart Factory Lab programme, nearly 200 students at Government ITI Hassangarh are expected to receive training during the first year.
Launched under Maruti Suzuki’s CSR-driven skill development initiative, the programme aims to bridge the gap between classroom education and the evolving technological demands of the automobile industry.
The AML replicates real‑world shop‑floor environments and offers hands‑on training in critical areas of automobile manufacturing, including assembly, welding, painting, machining, mechatronics, and safety. This practical exposure is designed to enhance students’ technical competence, industry readiness, and overall employability.
The inaugural event was attended by Mr. Sachin Gupta, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Rohtak, along with senior officials from Maruti Suzuki and the institute.
Speaking about Advanced Manufacturing Lab, Mr. Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Through the Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Hassangarh, we are bringing real shop-floor learning and modern machinery into classrooms. This initiative, aligned with Skill India mission, equips students with confidence to handle industry-specific processes and nurtures talent for the evolving automotive ecosystem. It is part of our commitment to build a skilled, future-ready workforce for India’s manufacturing sector.”
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Mr. Sachin Gupta, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Rohtak, said, ‘The establishment of the Advanced Manufacturing Lab at ITI Hassangarh marks a defining milestone in Rohtak’s journey towards becoming a centre of excellence in skill development and a significant contribution to the vision of Viksit Bharat. By introducing industry-grade infrastructure, advanced manufacturing technologies, and hands-on technical training, Maruti Suzuki has created an ecosystem that seamlessly aligns academic learning with the dynamic requirements of modern industry. This initiative will not only equip students and trainees with future-ready skills and enhance employability, but will also nurture a culture of innovation, productivity, and technical excellence. The lab will play a pivotal role in developing a highly skilled workforce capable of supporting India’s industrial transformation and strengthening the nation’s competitiveness in the global manufacturing landscape.”
Through this initiative, Maruti Suzuki seeks to inculcate the right mindset required by the industry, enhance employability and strengthen technical competencies.
During the event, offer letters were also distributed to the selected students who will be joining Maruti Suzuki as Apprentices under campus selection after completion of their courses.
Maruti Suzuki supports 31 ITIs across India in manufacturing-related trades. As part of its CSR initiatives, the Company has already established 18 state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Labs across the country, creating learning environments that bridge the gap between classroom training and industry practices. Additionally, to encourage and motivate students to excel, Maruti Suzuki provides merit-based scholarships to the top five students per ITI.
Maruti Suzuki also operates four Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs), established as a collaborative initiative between the Governments of India and Japan to foster skill development and promote excellence in the manufacturing sector. These institutes are located at Mehsana and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, and Manesar and Sonipat in Haryana. JIMs provide students with hands-on training in advanced manufacturing techniques and efficient shop-floor management practices based on Japanese manufacturing principles, and soft skills required to make them industry-ready.
