Punjab to set up 'Institute of Automotive and Driving Skills'

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New Delhi: The Government of Punjab has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors for setting up the Institute of Automotive and Driving Skills in the Mahuanna village in Muktsar.
The MoU was signed by the managing director of Pepsu Roadways Corporation (PRTC) Mr. Manvesh Singh Sidhu and vice-president (sales & marketing) Tata Motors Mr. Ravindra Pisharody in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal and managing director of Tata Motors Mr. Ravi Kant.
The institute would be set up by the PRTC in an area of 14 acres. The state government would spend Rs.10.17 crore and Tata Motors would invest Rs.2.5 crore by way of providing vehicles and equipments for training.
The institute would provide systematic training to electricians, painters, welders and also to drivers. The institute would be the first of its kind in Punjab.
 
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