Question : Institute of Driving Training and Research

(a) whether the Government proposes to establish Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) in various parts of the country including Chhattisgarh;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the locations where IDTR is presently functional along with the locations where such institutes are proposed to be set up, State-wise;
(c) the criteria set for opening new IDTR in the State of Chhattisgarh including Bilaspur, Mungeli, Gaurela, Durg, Bemetara, Raipur and Baloda Bazar along with the details of necessary infrastructural facilities for the purpose;
(d) whether the Government has identified the locations where IDTR is to be set up on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
(e) whether the Union Government is providing financial assistance for the purpose and if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) Yes Sir. A scheme to set up Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) in States/UTs has been implemented by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The population criteria for sanction of IDTR under the scheme is one IDTR per 5 Crore Population during the 15th Financial Commission Period.

(b) As on date, MoRTH has sanctioned 31 IDTRs (including erstwhile DTI), throughout the country. State-wise breakup is given in the Annexure–A. As per the population criteria (one IDTR per 5 Crore Population), States namely Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal are eligible for sanction of new IDTR(s) during the 15th Financial Commission period. The proposals under the scheme are initiated by the State Government.

(c) One IDTR at Naya Raipur in Chhattisgarh has already been sanctioned under the scheme. As per scheme provisions, the State does not qualify for another IDTR. The infrastructure created under the Scheme includes 10-15 acres land, buildings covering classrooms, office and staff rooms, laboratory, workshops, library and Hostels, vehicles, equipment, driver training simulators, driving range etc.

(d) The proposal under the scheme is initiated by the State Government. Private Partner under the scheme is decided by State Government as per their requirement.

(e) As per Scheme Guidelines, MoRTH provides one time assistance of 100% of the capital investment subject to maximum of ? 17.25 Crore per IDTR as per following break up:

• Civil Construction: ? 14 Crore
• Office and Workshop equipment: ? 0.75 Crore
• Vehicle and Simulator: ? 2.50 Crore