(a) whether the Government is aware that a unit of National Automotive Testing
and R&D Infrastructure Project started functioning at Borkhola in the district of
Cachar, Assam;
(b) if so, whether necessary infrastructure for the purpose is available for the unit;
(c) if so, whether the government proposes to develop this as an Auto Hub;
(d) if so, the latest status of the project and the time by which this may
the take proper shape; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a): A unit of National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project,
named as Hill Driving Training Institute has started functioning at Dholchora
near Silchar town in Cachar District, Assam.
(b): This unit has Hill Driving Track, Driving Simulator for training on
virtual road and facility building for imparting class room training on
various road signages.
(c): No, Madam.
(d): Question does not arise.
(e): The reasons inter-alia include lack of auto industry in and around
Cachar District, at present.