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Shortage of 22 lakh skilled drivers in India: Gadkari in LS

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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.

Also Read | Delhi-Meerut Expressway to ease commute: Nitin Gadkari

During the Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Gadkari said the Centre has launched a Rs 4,500 crore scheme for setting up training institutes for drivers.

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According to a World Bank report, India has a shortage of 22 lakh drivers, he said.

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