Lucknow, May 20: Maruti Suzuki India announced on Wednesday the establishment of a Smart Factory Lab at the Government Polytechnic College in Lucknow as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The lab aims to provide practical training in advanced manufacturing technology to diploma students.
In its first year, the lab is set to train approximately 400 students. It is designed to offer hands-on experience with modern production systems, bridging the gap between academic education and industry requirements.
According to the company’s press release, this state-of-the-art lab will provide students with practical exposure to advanced, industry-relevant technologies such as automation, Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), pneumatics, energy measurement, and motion control systems.
The labs are designed to simulate real-world manufacturing, enhancing practical education and technical skills among diploma students.
The initiative aims to cultivate the right mindset required by the industry, enhance employability, strengthen technical competencies, and prepare students as industry-ready professionals, contributing to a future-ready workforce.
Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer of Corporate Affairs at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, stated, “By upgrading facilities in the Smart Factory Lab, we are preparing professionals for the future in line with the government’s Skill India mission. These labs will provide experiential learning opportunities to meet the changing needs of the manufacturing sector, reduce skill gaps, and instill confidence in students regarding the use of industry-specific tools.”
He further added, “In addition to upgrading facilities in government colleges, Maruti Suzuki has also established four Japan-India Manufacturing Institutes (JIM) through collaboration between the governments of Japan and India.”
Additionally, Maruti Suzuki has set up Advanced Manufacturing Labs (AML) in 18 ITIs to provide industry-specific practical training in critical areas of automotive manufacturing.
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