Mr. Kamal Nath, Union Minister for Urban Development, recently laid the foundation for Ashok Leyland’s new Driver Training Institute at Chindwara in Madhya Pradesh. The function was held in the presence of an array of government officials and senior personnel from the company.
Spread over 15 acres, the institute will have all the necessary facilities for heavy commercial vehicle driver training, including 8-curve and S-curve tracks, 6 lane roads, village roads and a state-of-the-art simulator. Ashok Leyland will provide trained manpower and develop and conduct appropriate courses.
Speaking at the function, Mr. Kamal Nath said: “This Centre-sponsored institute will help the drivers to know the fundamentals of heavy duty commercial vehicle driving. The comprehensive driver engagement programme will enable drivers to handle the overall on-road safety measures efficiently and help them avoid mishaps. The Indian automobile industry is growing at a rapid pace and the increased focus on road and infrastructure development will boost freight movement across the country. This driver training institute will help create more employment opportunities in the region.”
