Hyundai launches driving academy in Chennai
Posted on: 12/Nov/2013 12:58:08 PM
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India, yesterday launched the Hyundai Driving academy in Chennai, in association with the Institute of Road Transport (IRT) as part of skill development initiatives.
This initiative will provide training to underprivileged youth, free of cost, and train aspiring drivers from the general public at subsidized rates. HMIF will invest Rs. 30 lakh in the first year and Rs. 20 lakh in the subsequent years for training and targets to train at least 100 underprivileged boys and 100 general students.
The focus of the academy is road safety and hence the students will not only be taught driving in various road conditions but also the correct rules and regulations for safe driving. This training will consist of 10 hours of practical and five hours of theory classes. Further, students can customize the training schedule as per their convenience.
Speaking on the occasion, BW Ryu, executive director, HMIL, said, "This academy will help new car buyers and the existing car owners to learn the nuances of driving in all terrains and conditions. Another important aim of launching this academy is to cater to the needy youth in the city, thereby enhancing their skills and helping them gain employment.”
