Maruti Suzuki to set up driver training centre in Dehradun
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. has signed an MoU with the Government of Uttarakhand to set up, manage and run the Uttarakhand Motor Driving Institute (UMDI) in Dehradun. The MoU was signed by Shinzo Nakanishi, MD and CEO, MSIL, and Dr Umakant Panwar, Transport Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri and Banshidhar Bhagat, the State Transport Minister, were also present at the occasion.
'Studies have indicated that driver's fault is one of the main causes of road accidents with proper driving training, I am sure such road accidents can be reduced. We have chosen Maruti Suzuki as they are renowned and have vast experience in running such training institutes. I am sure this institute will help reduce road accidents,' said Khanduri.
'We feel proud to be associated with Government of Uttarakhand for this unique initiative. Road safety is our flagship CSR initiative and we are happy to have a partner in Uttarakhand Government in this endeavour. As a subject, Road Safety is very vast and requires many more hands. It requires an integrated approach of different stakeholders such as public, vehicle manufacturers, government, civil society etc. Inculcating Safer Driving practices through different formats like IDTR's and Maruti Driving Schools is a small step in that direction by Maruti Suzuki. I am confident our initiatives towards road safety will have an impact on the society and make the roads safer,' added Nakanishi.
In addition to imparting motor driving skills and technical training to the public, UMDI Uttarakhand would also assist, advice and support the State Government in activities that contribute to safety on roads and facilitate in improving the transport system in the State.
Spread over four hectares at Chakrata Road, the state-of the-art facility will also offer residential accommodation to the trainees. The institute will offer class room training as well as test tracks for enhancing driving skills. Maruti Suzuki will bring in an advanced training module that is based on international lines. A driving simulator will help impart training in safe environment.