From The Economic Times · ET Online · · 1m 20s
Maruti Suzuki targets 30% female intake by 2029
India's largest automaker is tripling women's enrollment at its manufacturing institute through fee waivers and dedicated housing.
In brief
India's largest automaker is tripling women's enrollment at its manufacturing institute through fee waivers and dedicated housing. Maruti Suzuki is using concrete incentives like fee waivers and hostel facilities to recruit more women into manufacturing training, aiming to build a larger pipeline of female workers for…
Maruti targets female enrollment surge
Maruti Suzuki aims to raise female student intake at its Manesar manufacturing institute from 9% to 30% by academic year 2028-29.
Fee waivers and hostel support
The company introduced fee waivers for female students this year and plans to build a dedicated women's hostel to make the institute more accessible.
Inclusive learning environment focus
Maruti is adopting a holistic approach including increased female representation among faculty and support staff to create a more welcoming environment.
“To increase female enrolment, we are adopting a holistic approach that focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.”
Regional job placement strategy
The institute is recruiting female students based on regional employment opportunities to strengthen the supply of trained women for local manufacturing jobs.
Nine trades across automotive sector
The Manesar institute offers courses in nine trades primarily focused on the automotive industry, preparing students for shop-floor and technical roles.
Part of broader industry shift
Manufacturing companies across India are expanding women's participation in an industry that has traditionally had low female representation in technical and shop-floor roles.
The essence
Maruti Suzuki is using concrete incentives like fee waivers and hostel facilities to recruit more women into manufacturing training, aiming to build a larger pipeline of female workers for India's automotive sector.
