Ashok Leyland and Haryana partner to build driver training and research institute in Ambala
Ashok Leyland and the Haryana government will build a next-generation driving training and research institute in Ambala to train thousands of drivers annually.
- 13 acres
- 2,000 new and 20,000 existing drivers
- 17
- 28 lakh
What Happened
Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Haryana to build an Institute of Driving Training & Research (IDTR) in Ambala, Haryana. The MoU was signed by Shri Atul Dwivedi, IAS, Transport Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Government of Haryana, and Mr. Dharmendra Pal Singh, Head - Driver Training Institute, Ashok Leyland, in the presence of senior officials from both sides. The institute, spread across approximately 13 acres, will provide scientific, practical and professional training for drivers of both Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) and Light Motor Vehicles (LMV), with a strong emphasis on road safety, responsible driving and modern vehicle-handling skills.
2,000 new and 20,000 existing drivers
The institute will train both freshers and current drivers each year.
- HMV and LMV freshers' programmes
- Refresher courses for existing drivers
- Licence renewal courses
- Specialised courses for goods and hazardous-material drivers
- Digital classrooms and advanced simulators
- Live engine and transmission demonstrations
- Medical facilities and hostel accommodation
- Specially designed tracks replicating real-world driving conditions
- Curriculum covering defensive driving, vehicle handling, fuel conservation, maintenance, emergency response, firefighting, first aid and stress management
“A skilled and responsible driver is at the heart of a safe and efficient transportation ecosystem. At Ashok Leyland, we have consistently invested in professional driver training as a critical pillar of road safety. Our partnership with the Government of Haryana to establish this modern Institute of Driving Training & Research (IDTR) in Ambala is another significant step in that journey. By combin”
“Our Driver Training Institutes have evolved into centres of excellence that go beyond driving instruction to develop safer, more confident and responsible professionals. The Ambala IDTR will bring together modern infrastructure, technology-led training and a scientifically designed curriculum to address the evolving needs of the transportation sector. By training thousands of new and existing driv”
The institute will serve drivers and youth from Ambala and neighbouring districts including Yamunanagar, Panchkula, Kurukshetra and Jind, as well as nearby states. It aims to strengthen employability and create greater career opportunities in the transport and logistics sector, particularly for youth and economically weaker sections. The Ambala IDTR builds on Ashok Leyland's nearly three-decade commitment: the company operates 17 Driver Training Institutes across India alongside state governments and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, and since 1995 these institutes have trained more than 28 lakh drivers.
Why this matters
This partnership expands professional driver training capacity in India, which directly supports road safety and the growing transportation and logistics sector. It will benefit drivers and youth in Ambala and surrounding districts by improving employability and creating livelihood opportunities, especially for economically weaker sections. The institute builds on Ashok Leyland's existing network of 17 driver training centres.
Terms in This Story
- MoU
- A memorandum of understanding; a formal agreement between two parties to work together, often a preliminary step to a binding contract.
- IDTR
- Institute of Driving Training & Research; a dedicated facility for professional driver training and road safety education.
- HMV
- Heavy Motor Vehicle; a large commercial vehicle such as a truck or bus.
- LMV
- Light Motor Vehicle; a smaller vehicle such as a car or light van.
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