NCRTC Introduces Free Driving Training for Women
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has launched a new initiative for women, offering free driving training. The program was announced on Thursday by NCRTC with the aim of currently training about 500 women under this initiative.
Eligibility and Purpose of the Initiative
Women aged between 18 and 35 can participate in this program. NCRTC has started this training in Ghaziabad district to boost livelihoods and economic independence for homemakers. The initiative is designed to empower women to increase their livelihoods and become economically independent. Under this program, approximately 500 women aged between 18 and 35 are being given driving training in different batches.
Previous Efforts and Methodology
Prior to this, the company had run awareness campaigns for women in various areas of Ghaziabad, emphasizing economic self-reliance through driving. Based on these surveys, a list of interested women has been compiled. The women will be trained with the assistance of Maruti Motor Training Center. The training will be organized in 4 stages over 21 days (1 hour per day).
Four-Stage Training Plan
In the first stage, women are informed about driving rules and precautions to be taken while driving for about 4 to 5 days. In the second stage, technical information about cars is provided for 2-3 days. Then, in the third stage, they are taught to maintain control while driving via a simulator for 4 to 5 days. In the final stage, women are instructed to practice driving on the roads. In addition, NCRTC is also assisting these women in obtaining learners’ licenses for driving.
- The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has launched a new initiative offering free driving training to women.
- Women aged between 18 and 35 can participate in this program which aims to increase livelihoods and economic independence.
- The driving training, organized in four stages over 21 days, is being conducted with the assistance of Maruti Motor Training Center.
- NCRTC is also assisting these women in obtaining learners’ licenses for driving.
