Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, along with senior management, visited the Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM), Manesar. They interacted with students and experienced the state-of-the-art training ecosystem that equips young talent with industry-relevant technical expertise, Japanese manufacturing practices, and a culture rooted in quality, safety, discipline, and continuous improvement.
Later, the dignitaries also visited the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR), Bahadurgarh, managed by Maruti Suzuki. IDTRs play a pivotal role in training individuals in safe driving.
During the visit, Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation said, “It was the greatest possible honour for Suzuki in India when both the Hon’ble Prime Ministers of India and Japan inaugurated our Kharkhoda plant yesterday. This places even more responsibility on us to recommit and rededicate ourselves to Viksit Bharat. The foundation of this is human development. I immediately decided to visit today our institutes for road safety – IDTR in Bahadurgarh – and for skill development – JIM in Manesar.”
Maruti Suzuki is dedicated to skill development and road safety as cornerstones of India’s manufacturing growth, aligning with national aspirations of Make in India, Skill India, and Viksit Bharat @2047.
About Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing
Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing is a flagship skill development initiative that offers vocational training aligned with advanced manufacturing requirements. It reflects the collaborative efforts between the Governments of India and Japan to promote skill development and excellence in the manufacturing sector. Maruti Suzuki has established four JIMs located at Mehsana and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, and Manesar and Sonipat in Haryana.
Recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) India, and accredited by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan, JIMs follow the Dual System of Training (DST), combining classroom instruction with industry exposure. Students undergo seven months of paid industry training annually, enabling practical experience and ‘Earn while you learn’ opportunities.
JIMs provide training in advanced manufacturing techniques and efficient shop-floor practices based on Japanese manufacturing principles, along with essential soft skills to improve employability. The institutes are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
About Maruti Suzuki IDTRs
Maruti Suzuki has set up eight IDTRs in collaboration with six state governments to enhance driving training and education. These IDTRs are equipped with advanced test tracks, driving simulators, and a comprehensive curriculum to offer various courses for learners and traffic violators, including training for light and heavy motor vehicle drivers, two-wheeler and three-wheeler operators, forklift handlers, and earth-moving equipment.
Since its inception, IDTRs have trained over 55.23 lakh drivers, including commercial drivers, police officers, corporate staff, students, and tribal youth.[i]
[i] Maruti Suzuki’s internal training numbers
Following the inauguration of Maruti Suzuki’s Kharkhoda vehicle manufacturing facility by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi at the India–Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi, the senior leadership of Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki visited key institutes managed by the Company to drive skill development and road safety in India under its CSR initiative.
Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, along with senior management, visited the Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM), Manesar. They interacted with students and experienced the state-of-the-art training ecosystem that equips young talent with industry-relevant technical expertise, Japanese manufacturing practices, and a culture rooted in quality, safety, discipline, and continuous improvement.
Later, the dignitaries also visited the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR), Bahadurgarh, managed by Maruti Suzuki. IDTRs play a pivotal role in training individuals in safe driving.
During the visit, Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President, Suzuki Motor Corporation said, “It was the greatest possible honour for Suzuki in India when both the Hon’ble Prime Ministers of India and Japan inaugurated our Kharkhoda plant yesterday. This places even more responsibility on us to recommit and rededicate ourselves to Viksit Bharat. The foundation of this is human development. I immediately decided to visit today our institutes for road safety – IDTR in Bahadurgarh – and for skill development – JIM in Manesar.”
Maruti Suzuki is dedicated to skill development and road safety as cornerstones of India’s manufacturing growth, aligning with national aspirations of Make in India, Skill India, and Viksit Bharat @2047.
About Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing
Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing is a flagship skill development initiative that offers vocational training aligned with advanced manufacturing requirements. It reflects the collaborative efforts between the Governments of India and Japan to promote skill development and excellence in the manufacturing sector. Maruti Suzuki has established four JIMs located at Mehsana and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, and Manesar and Sonipat in Haryana.
Recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) India, and accredited by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan, JIMs follow the Dual System of Training (DST), combining classroom instruction with industry exposure. Students undergo seven months of paid industry training annually, enabling practical experience and ‘Earn while you learn’ opportunities.
JIMs provide training in advanced manufacturing techniques and efficient shop-floor practices based on Japanese manufacturing principles, along with essential soft skills to improve employability. The institutes are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
About Maruti Suzuki IDTRs
Maruti Suzuki has set up eight IDTRs in collaboration with six state governments to enhance driving training and education. These IDTRs are equipped with advanced test tracks, driving simulators, and a comprehensive curriculum to offer various courses for learners and traffic violators, including training for light and heavy motor vehicle drivers, two-wheeler and three-wheeler operators, forklift handlers, and earth-moving equipment.
Since its inception, IDTRs have trained over 55.23 lakh drivers, including commercial drivers, police officers, corporate staff, students, and tribal youth.[i]
[i] Maruti Suzuki’s internal training numbers
