- 5-Day Nationwide Outreach Targets 4,000 Drivers Across Manesar & Hansalpur
- Sharp Focus on Defensive Driving, Fatigue Control & Zero-Tolerance for Over-Speeding
- Health at the Wheel: Eye Tests, Medical Check-ups, Yoga & Mental Wellness Sessions Rolled Out
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NEW DELHI/ MANESAR/ HANSALPUR, MAR 27
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has rolled out ‘Jagriti’, a high-impact, five-day road safety and health awareness initiative designed to empower truck drivers linked to its logistics ecosystem. Running from March 23 to 28, 2026, the programme underscores the company’s deepening commitment to safer roads and holistic driver well-being.
Hosted at its manufacturing hubs in Manesar, Haryana, and Hansalpur, Gujarat, the initiative is set to benefit nearly 4,000 truck drivers involved in transporting finished vehicles and spare parts—strengthening safety practices at the very backbone of automotive logistics.
Leadership Speaks: Safety Beyond Steering
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Given the nature of their work, truck drivers spend long hours on the road, travelling across the country. They drive large trucks and trailers, whose safe handling has a direct bearing on road safety. Therefore, it is essential to regularly train them and reinforce the importance of consistently following safe driving practices.”
He added, “During this five-day event, we will conduct focused sessions on key road safety aspects, such as defensive driving, dangers of over speeding, the importance of adequate sleep to improve alertness on the road, refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol, the critical role of seatbelt usage in preventing serious injuries, and regular maintenance of carriers to avoid breakdowns. In addition, we are facilitating preventive health check-ups and eye-tests, along with medical consultations, yoga and meditation sessions for their physical and mental well-being.”
Driving Change Where It Matters Most
‘Jagriti’ blends skill-building with health-first interventions—addressing both behavioural risks and physical strain faced by long-haul drivers. By integrating safety training with preventive healthcare, Maruti Suzuki is steering a more resilient, aware, and responsible logistics workforce—one journey at a time.
