Govt to Open 2,000 Driving Schools to Tackle Shortage of Drivers

Training schools will be opened in backward and tribal areas: Nitin Gadkari

Dusmanta Behera
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Government has decided to open two thousand driving training schools in various parts of the  country.

Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that these training schools will be opened in backward and tribal areas of the country which will generate employment opportunities for youth.

He said, there is a shortage of around 22 lakh drivers in the country and these training schools will help in fulfilling the shortage of skilled drivers.

Gadkari also said that his Ministry has also taken several steps to reduce road accidents and also called upon the people to follow traffic rules.

 

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.
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