Maruti Suzuki gives job creation big boost with this move

Under its corporate social responsibility programme, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) today inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Government Polytechnic, Manesar in Haryana, thereby adding another chapter to its various Skill Development initiatives. 

The CoE, which is set up in collaboration with Haryana government, will be used to train and improve the level of technical education of polytechnic students in the state, and effectively contribute to Skill India initiative, said a company statement. '

In a bid to enhance employability of youth, the state-of-the-art CoE is equipped with latest equipment and training tools, said the statement, adding that facilities like Maruti Suzuki Basic training Lab, Safety Lab, and Finishing Schools for Weld/Paint/Assembly, Simulation workshop, Robotics Lab, AutoCAD (CAD/CAM/CAE) Lab, Electropneumatics Lab and Smart class rooms will be used to impart practical training.

The centre is expected to benefit over 5,000 polytechnic students annually, besides serving as a training centre for students from Government Polytechnic, Manesar as well as students from other polytechnics across the state, it said. 
 
Kenichi Ayukawa, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited along with Krishan Kumar Kataria, Director Technical Education, Haryana and Tilak Raj Narula, Principal, Government Polytechnic, Manesar, inaugurated the Centre today. 

Kenichi Ayukawa, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Skill Development is an important focus area under Corporate Social Responsibility. We have been working with over 110 ITIs across the country. Our focus is to impart right technical skills with strong emphasis on inculcating the right values and attitude. These will help them find a job and build a career while contributing to Government of India’s Make in India initiative.”

Notably, the land and building for the CoE at the Government Polytechnic, Manesar is provided by Haryana government, while Maruti Suzuki has set up workshops and labs with latest equipment and training tools. 

The auto major has borne the initial cost of set up and will continue to maintain and run the CoE, said the statement.