New Delhi, April 24 -- In a tribute to the leader and former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, the Late Osamu Suzuki, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India Limited have proposed the establishment of the Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) in India.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, at a remembrance event held at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, commemorating Suzuki, who passed away on December 25, 2024, in Japan.

The OSCOE aims to promote Japanese manufacturing practices across India's industrial landscape, furthering Suzuki's legacy of excellence in competitive, inclusive, and sustainable manufacturing. The centre is proposed to be located in Gujarat and Haryana, two of India's key automotive and industrial hubs.

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