Bridgestone India announced that it has trained over 200 women in Indore to become professional drivers and mechanics under Yantrika Programme in association with the Samaan Society.
Spread over three and a half months, the training for drivers includes driving skills, preventive maintenance and emergency repair. Soft skills training in spoken English, map reading, first aid, and self-defence is also imparted. An insight to Women related laws, Motor Vehicle Act, Insurance Act is also provided.
A press release from the tyre maker noted that the first batch of these trainees have now become master trainers and, in turn, are training other women. Most trainees have been employed in two-wheeler showrooms and service centres; some have even started their own garages. Continuing this, Mechanic on Wheels is the latest offering under this programme.
Stefano Sanchini, Managing Director, Bridgestone India, noted that one of the key pillars of mobility solutions is the development of trained talent. As more women opt for mobility, they look for identifiable support services.
Training women in this core and unconventional sector resulted from the need for trained staff and a reflection of women wanting to work in more mainstream sectors. These initiatives also give them financial independence, he added.
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