August 09, 2008

Punjab government and TATA Motors in JV to set up automotive school

PTI reported that, in a JV with the TATA Motors, Punjab government will set up a modern automotive and driving skill institute in Mukatdar district.

As per report, State Institute of Automotive & Driving Skills will be set up in a JV between the TATA and the state transport department in Mahuana village at a cost of INR 13 crore. The government would provide 14 acres to set up the SIADS, which would be run by a registered society with equal number of representatives from TATA and the government.

A high level team from TATA Motors held discussions with transport department officials in this regard. The team, led by Mr AS Puri senior GM of TATA Motors, presented the proposed institute's rules, syllabus and funding pattern.