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Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced a comprehensive training program focused on high-voltage systems used in electric and hybrid vehicles. The initiative will be rolled out across 130 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) located in 24 states and four union territories. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, the company has committed an investment of approximately ₹3.9 crore to this program.
The first batch of over 4,100 trained students is expected to enter the automotive workforce by September 2025. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled EV technicians as India accelerates its shift toward electric mobility.
Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer – Corporate Affairs at Maruti Suzuki, stated that customer concerns around after-sales support continue to be a barrier to EV adoption. To address this, the company plans to expand its EV service network from 100 cities to 1,000 cities, with over 1,500 workshops equipped for electric vehicle servicing.
The training curriculum covers the basics of electric and hybrid vehicles, safe handling of high-voltage systems, use of specialized tools and equipment, and maintenance procedures. It targets second-year ITI students and includes faculty training under a "train-the-trainer" model. Maruti Suzuki will also provide necessary tools and training equipment to the institutes.
With India’s push toward carbon neutrality and policies like the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, EV adoption is gaining momentum. However, a shortage of skilled technical manpower continues to pose a challenge for the industry.
Importantly, the trained technicians will not be restricted to working with Maruti Suzuki alone. They will be qualified to join any automotive service network, including those servicing battery electric vehicles and strong hybrids, which have similar high-voltage systems.
This initiative not only supports the expansion of India’s EV ecosystem but also addresses the technical skills gap in smaller cities and towns, where after-sales service infrastructure is still developing. It represents a critical step in aligning workforce development with the demands of emerging automotive technologies.
