Sri Vijaya Puram | November 14, 2026
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 on Friday with a valedictory function held at the institute’s campus.
A total of 29 candidates from different parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands participated in the training programme, of whom 22 successfully obtained their driving licences during the course. Women accounted for the majority of participants, with 21 women candidates taking part in the programme, highlighting their growing interest in acquiring driving skills and exploring self-employment opportunities.
Mr. B. Binoy, Deputy Director, Directorate of Transport, attended the valedictory function as the chief guest, while Mr. Santosh Sahu, Regional Manager, State Bank of India, was the guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Binoy emphasised the importance of responsible road use and disciplined driving. He stressed the need to follow traffic rules and maintain road safety, and assured the trainees of all possible assistance from the Transport Department in their future endeavours.
Mr. Santosh Sahu appreciated the dedication and efforts of the trainees and congratulated those who had successfully obtained their driving licences. He said that acquiring driving skills would open up avenues for self-employment and help the trainees contribute to their family income.
The programme was also attended by Mr. P. K. Ummer Farooq, Chief Manager, UTLBC, and Mr. C. Raj, Director, SBI RSETI, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The valedictory function concluded with the dignitaries distributing driving licences and training certificates to the successful candidates.
