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Maruti Suzuki has launched its fourth Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) in Sonipat, Haryana, with an investment of Rs 10 crore. The institute will admit over 100 students annually across four trades, blending Japanese manufacturing techniques with hands-on training. The project is a public-private partnership with the Haryana government providing infrastructure. This initiative is part of a larger Indo-Japanese collaboration to skill 30,000 Indian youth in manufacturing.

Key Points: Maruti Suzuki Opens 4th Japan-India Manufacturing Institute in Sonipat

  • Maruti Suzuki invests Rs 10 crore in Sonipat JIM
  • Offers four trades including Mechanic Motor Vehicle and Machinist
  • Follows Japanese dual training system with hands-on experience
  • Aims to train 30,000 Indian youth in 10 years
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Maruti Suzuki launches 4th Japan-India institute for manufacturing in Sonipat

Maruti Suzuki launches its fourth JIM in Sonipat, investing Rs 10 crore to train 100+ students annually in Japanese manufacturing techniques.

"We are confident JIM Sonipat will enhance employability and instill a disciplined work ethic rooted in world-class manufacturing standards. – Rahul Bharti, Maruti Suzuki"

New Delhi, July 22

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the commencement of admissions for the first batch at its newly launched Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) in Sonipat, which marks the automobile major's fourth JIM in India and its second in Haryana.

The institute, located at the Master Atul Government ITI in Sonipat, is set to admit over 100 students annually across four key trades: Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV), Machinist, Welder, and Fitter.

Classes for the inaugural batch are scheduled to begin in September 2025. Maruti Suzuki has invested over Rs 10 crore in establishing the facility.

Affiliated with the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and accredited by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the JIM will implement a dual training system.

This approach blends theoretical classroom instruction with hands-on industrial training, and includes modules on safety, quality, discipline, kaizen, and other essential Japanese manufacturing practices.

Gaurav Gautam, Haryana's Minister of State for Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, praised Maruti Suzuki for contributing to the state's economic development.

He said, "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."

Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs at Maruti Suzuki, emphasized the company's commitment to skill development.

"We are confident JIM Sonipat will enhance employability and instill a disciplined work ethic rooted in world-class manufacturing standards," he said.

The project is a result of a public-private partnership under which the Haryana government has provided land and infrastructure, while Maruti Suzuki has upgraded the facilities, introduced real-life simulation assembly lines, and will oversee the institute's operations.

The JIMs are part of a broader Indo-Japanese collaboration aimed at training 30,000 Indian youth over 10 years. Since inception, over 2,100 students have graduated from Maruti Suzuki's existing JIMs.

Through its broader skill development initiatives, Maruti Suzuki has supported 23 ITIs, established 31 Automobile Skill Enhancement Centres, and spent over Rs 450 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions up to Financial Year 2024-25.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While this is a good initiative, I hope they focus equally on women's participation. Manufacturing sectors still have very low female representation. Maybe introduce special batches for girls?
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Aman W
Japanese work ethic + Indian talent = winning combination! 🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵 This is exactly what Make in India needs. Hope other companies follow Maruti's example in skill development.
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Kavya N
₹10 crore investment sounds impressive, but will the course fees be affordable for local students? Many such institutes become too expensive for the communities they're meant to serve.
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Varun X
As someone from Sonipat, this is a game-changer! Our youth usually migrate to Gurugram or Delhi for jobs. Now quality education is coming to our doorstep. Kudos to Maruti and Haryana govt for this PPP model.
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Priyanka N
The Japanese kaizen approach could really transform our manufacturing sector's productivity. But I hope they adapt it properly to Indian working conditions rather than just copying their methods blindly.
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Nikhil C
Good CSR initiative by Maruti. But 30,000 youth in 10 years is still a drop in the ocean considering India's population. Need more such institutes across all states to make real impact.

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