Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 13: The Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving Training Programme organised by the State Bank of India Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI RSETI), Sri Vijaya Puram, concluded today with a valedictory function held at the SBI RSETI campus.
A total of 29 candidates from different parts of the Islands participated in the training programme, of whom 22 successfully obtained their driving licences during the course of training. Notably, women constituted the majority of the participants, with 21 women candidates taking part in the programme, reflecting the growing interest among women in acquiring driving skills and pursuing self-employment opportunities.
Shri B. Binoy, Deputy Director, Directorate of Transport, graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Shri Santosh Sahu, Regional Manager, State Bank of India, was the guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Shri B. Binoy emphasised the importance of being responsible road users and disciplined drivers, stressing the need to follow traffic rules and ensure road safety. He also assured the trainees of all possible assistance from the Transport Department in their future endeavours.
Shri Santosh Sahu, in his address, appreciated the dedication and efforts of the trainees and congratulated those who had successfully obtained their driving licences. He highlighted that acquiring driving skills would open up avenues for self-employment and enable the trainees to contribute towards their family income.
The occasion was also graced by Shri P. K. Ummer Farooq, Chief Manager, UTLBC, and Shri C. Raj, Director, SBI RSETI, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The programme concluded with the dignitaries distributing driving licences and training certificates to the successful candidates.