Company launches skill development initiative to train over 4,100 students annually for electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance
27 May 2025 | 914 Views | By Angitha Suresh
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced a comprehensive training program for high voltage systems required for electric and hybrid vehicles across 130 Industrial Training Institutes in 24 states and four union territories. The company has invested approximately Rs 3.9 crore in this Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, with the first batch of ...
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Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced a comprehensive training program for high voltage systems required for electric and hybrid vehicles across 130 Industrial Training Institutes in 24 states and four union territories. The company has invested approximately Rs 3.9 crore in this Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, with the first batch of over 4,100 trained students expected to join the automobile industry from September 2025.
The program addresses the growing need for skilled technicians as India transitions toward electric mobility. According to Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer for Corporate Affairs at Maruti Suzuki, customer confidence in after-sales support remains a barrier to electric vehicle adoption. The company plans to expand its service network from the current concentration in 100 cities to cover 1,000 cities with more than 1,500 workshops equipped for battery electric vehicle servicing.
The training curriculum covers fundamentals of electric and hybrid vehicles, safety procedures for handling high voltage systems, usage of specialized tools and equipment, and system maintenance practices. The program targets second-year ITI students and includes faculty development through train-the-trainer programs. Maruti Suzuki also provides training equipment and tools to participating institutes.
India's push toward carbon neutrality has accelerated electric vehicle adoption, though the pace remains below government targets set under various policy frameworks including the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan and Production Linked Incentive schemes. The automotive sector faces a skills gap as traditional internal combustion engine expertise requires updating for electric and hybrid technologies.
Trained technicians from this program can join any automotive company's service network, not exclusively Maruti Suzuki's operations. The training benefits both battery electric vehicles and strong hybrid cars, which share similar high voltage system requirements. The initiative supports the broader automotive industry's transition toward electrification while addressing the technical workforce shortage that could hinder adoption rates.
The program represents part of India's larger skill development efforts in emerging technologies. Various automotive manufacturers have launched similar initiatives as the industry prepares for stricter emission norms and increasing electric vehicle sales. Government data indicates that while electric vehicle sales have grown, after-sales service availability remains concentrated in urban centers, creating opportunities for trained technicians across smaller cities and towns.