Dynamite News Shortage of 22 lakh skilled drivers in India: Gadkari in LS
The country is facing a shortage of 22 lakh skilled divers, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday, underlining that lack of proper training facilities for them was leading to many accidents.
New Delhi: The country is facing a shortage of 22 lakh skilled divers, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday, underlining that lack of proper training facilities for them was leading to many accidents.
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According to a World Bank report, India has a shortage of 22 lakh drivers, he said.