Lucknow, May 20 (IANS). Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday announced that it has set up a Smart Factory Lab at the Government Polytechnic College, Lucknow as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. It aims to provide practical training in advanced manufacturing technology to diploma students.
The lab will train approximately 400 students in its first year and the facility is designed to provide practical exposure to modern production systems, helping to bridge the gap between academic education and industry requirements.
The state-of-the-art labs provide students with hands-on experience in advanced, industry-relevant technologies, including automation, Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), pneumatics, energy measurement and motion control systems, the company said in a press release.
The company further said that these labs, designed to mimic real world manufacturing, aim to strengthen practical learning and technical proficiency among diploma students.
The company said the initiative aims to develop the right mindset required for the industry, enhance employability, strengthen technical competencies and make students industry-ready professionals, thereby contributing to a future-ready workforce.
Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “By upgrading the facilities to Smart Factory Labs, we are creating future-ready professionals 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, bridge the skill gap and instill confidence in students in the use of industry-specific equipment.”
He further added, “Along with upgrading the facilities in government colleges, Maruti Suzuki has also established four Japan-India Manufacturing Institutes (JIMs) in 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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