Maruti Suzuki opens admissions for fourth Japan-India manufacturing institute in Sonipat
Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing
(JIM) in Sonipat, Haryana. This marks the company's fourth such institute in the country and the second in the state after Uncha Majra.
The Sonipat JIM, housed within the Master Atul Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), will accommodate over 100 students annually across four trades — Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Machinist, Welder, and Fitter. Classes are set to begin in September 2025.
Maruti Suzuki has invested over ₹10 crore in setting up the institute, which follows a dual training model. The curriculum is affiliated with the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and also accredited by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). In addition to theoretical instruction, students will undergo practical training aligned with manufacturing practices, including safety, quality, kaizen (continuous improvement), and workplace discipline, the company's statement added.
Aid from the Haryana government
The Haryana government has provided the land and infrastructure for the initiative, while Maruti Suzuki has undertaken the upgrade of facilities, installation of training equipment and a real-life assembly line, and will manage ongoing operations.
The
JIM initiative
stems from a 2016 Memorandum of Cooperation between the governments of India and Japan, aimed at training 30,000 Indian youth over 10 years for roles in manufacturing. Since the programme's inception, more than 2,100 students have been trained at the existing three JIMs in Mehsana, Gandhinagar, and Uncha Majra.
In addition to establishing JIMs, Maruti Suzuki supports 23 government ITIs across India and has set up skill enhancement labs in 31 institutions. The company's cumulative CSR investment in skill development stands at over ₹450 crore as of FY 2024–25.
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