New Delhi, 13 December 2018: Maruti Suzuki India Limited received the ‘Commendation for Significant Achievement’ at the CII-ITC Sustainability awards 2018. The award was presented by Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog to Maruti Suzuki team.
The recognition of ‘Commendation for Significant Achievement’ in CSR domain, recognizes the positive impact created by Maruti Suzuki in society by taking a strategic approach to CSR. The award was given after a comprehensive analysis of applications followed by a rigorous field assessment by an expert team of CII assessors.
Maruti Suzuki’s Corporate Social Responsibility projects revolve around the area of Community Development, Skill Development and Road Safety. Through the CSR initiatives the Company strategically addresses issues and concerns that are of national interest and relevant to the local community. Alignment of the initiatives with Swachh Bharat and Skill India missions is integrated to ensure convergence with Government’s vision for a better India.
On the occasion Mr. A.K Tomer, Executive Director, Corporate Planning, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Our CSR projects are aimed at addressing issues impacting society by using best available solutions. For example in the area of water and sanitation, we have installed water ATMs, laid sewer lines in villages, constructed household toilets etc. In the area of skill development, we have set up state-of-the art Japan India Institute of Manufacturing. In the area of road safety we are going to use video analytics technologies on test tracks used for issuing driving licenses. We focus on few projects with defined goals to create a long-lasting and positive impact. This also helps us optimize the use of funds. We are honoured to receive this recognition from CII.”
He added, “Maruti Suzuki is known for establishing new standards of quality, productivity and customer care in the automobile industry and the manufacturing sector at large. The Company uses the same rigour and discipline to implement CSR projects that are innovative, l replicable, sustainable and beneficial to society.
