This is a significant step forward for the automotive skilling ecosystem in Gujarat, especially given how aggressively Maruti Suzuki is scaling up its production footprint in the state.
Here is a quick breakdown of the key numbers and locations behind this expansion strategy:
New AML Locations in Gujarat
The five new Advanced Manufacturing Labs (AMLs) will be set up at ITIs in:
- Palanpur
- Bhavnagar
- Surendranagar
- Godhra
- Dahod
Scale of Maruti Suzuki’s Skilling Footprint
The addition of these five labs expands Maruti Suzuki’s national vocational training network considerably:
| Metric | Previous Scale | New Scale (With Gujarat Expansion) |
| Advanced Manufacturing Labs (AMLs) | 18 nationwide | 23 across 7 States & UTs* |
| Total ITIs Supported | 26 | 31 nationwide |
| Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs) | — | 4 (Spread across Gujarat & Haryana) |
*The 7 states and union territories now include Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Chandigarh.
Funding Context: In FY 2025-26 alone, Maruti Suzuki invested ₹125 crore (INR 1,250 million) into these skill development and vocational initiatives under its CSR umbrella.
The Production Target: 2 Million Units
This skilling push directly correlates with Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming capacity double-down in Gujarat, aiming to build a localized pipeline of tech-ready workers:
- Hansalpur Facility: Commencing its 4th production line this year, jumping from 750,000 units to 1 million units annually.
- Sanand Plant: A brand-new facility currently under construction, designed to add another 1 million units of annual capacity.
Once both are fully firing, Maruti Suzuki’s combined capacity in Gujarat will hit 2 million vehicles per year, making a highly skilled, hands-on workforce absolutely essential to avoid localized talent deficits.