JIM is one of the model ITIs by Maruti Suzuki with an aim to contribute to Government of India’s Skill India initiative

Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing, set up and managed by Maruti Suzuki at Ganpat University, Mehsana, has been awarded with ISO 29990:2010 certification by TUV-SUD. The Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) is an outcome of a joint initiative between Government of India and Government of Japan to create a pool of 30,000 skilled manpower for manufacturing industry in India.

The certification is awarded to JIM for implementing a Quality Management System for learning services for non-formal education and training in accordance with ISO 29990:2010 standards. The assessment covers important elements like; training content development, training methodology, impact assessment and evaluation, that ensure the institute follows a standard / model for quality and professional mode of operation.

A K Tomer, Executive Director, Maruti Suzuki said, "Quality is integral to Maruti Suzuki's culture. We established Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing to provide quality training to the youth with industry relevant skills and enhance their employability in the growing automobile sector. The ISO certification is an important milestone in the evolution of JIM. It is an effort to ensure we remain focused on maintaining the highest level of standards in skill training and education."

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