About the Driver Training Center:

➢ Ashok Leyland Regional Driving Training Center, (ALRDTC) Malerkotla, is a Joint Venture between Transport Department, Govt. of Punjab and Ashok Leyland Limited.
➢ Agreement was entered on May 19, 2021 to set up and operate Driver Training Institute.
➢ Society was registered under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860) and as amended by Punjab Amendment Act. 1957 Oct 23, 2021.

Objectives of Driver Training Center.

1. To develop sector specific skill levels of the Rural / Urban youth and make them employable / self-employed.
2. To develop a high quality well trained cadre of drivers to meet the existing shortage of drivers for commercial vehicle.
3. To enhance the status of drivers in society.
4. To improve adherence to traffic discipline.
5. To improve road safety and reduce accidents.
6. Saving of scarce petroleum products through reduction in fuel consumption.
7. Overall contribution to country's economy.
8. Awareness on stress management, personal hygiene.