Sri Vijaya Puram, November 14: A majority of women among 29 participants in a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving training programme in Sri Vijaya Puram highlights the participation of women in skill-based training aimed at improving access to self-employment opportunities. Of the 29 candidates who completed the programme organised by the State Bank of India Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI RSETI), 21 were women, while 22 participants obtained driving licences during the training.
The programme concluded with a valedictory function at the SBI RSETI campus, where successful candidates received their driving licences and training certificates.
The training brought together candidates from different parts of the Islands. The number of women participants was higher than that of men, making them the majority in the batch.
Driving skills can provide opportunities for self-employment, including work that requires a valid driving licence. Addressing the trainees, B. Binoy, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Transport, stressed the importance of responsible driving and compliance with traffic regulations.
He urged participants to observe road safety rules and maintain discipline as road users. Binoy also assured them that the Transport Department would extend possible assistance as they pursue their future endeavours.
Santosh Sahu, Regional Manager of the State Bank of India, said the skills acquired through the programme could help trainees explore self-employment opportunities and contribute to their household income. He congratulated those who had secured driving licences and acknowledged the efforts of the participants.
The programme was also attended by P. K. Ummer Farooq, Chief Manager of the Union Territory Level Bankers’ Committee (UTLBC), and C. Raj, Director of SBI RSETI, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The distribution of licences and training certificates marked the conclusion of the programme. While 22 of the 29 participants secured licences during the training, the source material does not specify the outcome for the remaining seven candidates.
