*“Institute of Driving Training and Research” to be established in Shahpur village of Ambala Cantonment — Transport Minister Anil Vij*
*“Automated Vehicle Testing Station” will also be established in Shahpur village — Anil Vij*
*The “Institute of Driving Training and Research” will cost ₹11.65 crore and will create employment opportunities for hundreds of youth — Vij*
*Chief Minister has approved the establishment of the “Institute of Driving Training and Research” — Vij*
Chandigarh, March 6:Due to the efforts of Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij, Ambala Cantonment is set to receive a new facility. A “Institute of Driving Training and Research” (IDTR) will be established in Shahpur village of Ambala Cantonment. In addition, an “Automated Vehicle Testing Station” (ATS) will also be set up in the Shahpur village.
He said that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has approved the establishment of Institute of Driving Training and Research and the Automated Vehicle Testing Station.
Sh. Vij said that the IDTR and ATS will be built on 13 acres, 5 kanal, and 4 marla of land in Shahpur village of Ambala Cantonment. He added that approximately ₹11.65 crore will be spent on establishing these facilities.
The Transport Minister said that the establishments of the Driving Training and Research Institute and Automated Vehicle Testing Station will create direct and indirect employment opportunities for hundreds of people. Through this institute, thousands of trained youth from nearby districts will be further developed into more skilled and highly trained professionals. Additionally, with the establishment of the Automated Vehicle Testing Station, about 300 vehicles per week will undergo fitness inspections.
Sh. Vij further said that he aims to make transport services in Haryana more efficient and convenient, and for this purpose he is continuously working to deliver technologically modern services to the public.
It is noteworthy that recently the Transport Minister also directed concerned officials to implement a bus tracking system in state transport buses and install digital boards at bus stands to display real-time information about the arrival and departure of buses for the convenience of passengers. Work on these instructions is currently being carried out promptly.
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