Introduction

State Institute of Automotive & Driving skills, Mahuana,(SIADS) a driving training institute is a joint venture of Tata Motors with Punjab Government. SIADS is situated on the Malout–Dabwali Road (NH-10) at village Mahuana, in Shri Muktsar Sahib district of Punjab state,India.

Mission

The objective of the institute is to provide training to the youth of Punjab and in turn, enhance their employability. The institute trains drivers for heavy and light commercial vehicles, buses, passenger cars, off-the-road (OTR) vehicles, earth moving equipments, and also provide technical training related to trades such as welding(Gas & Electric),Mechanic auto electrical & electronics, Mechanic refrigration & air conditioning, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic electronics, Driver-cum-mechanic LMV and Driver-cum-mechanic HMV. Each batch in a trade has a capacity to accomodate around 32 learners and the module is designed for six months to two years depending on the trade whereas for driving training the duration ranges up to three months.

History

SIADS was inaugurated on 19th February 2010 by the Chief Minister of Punjab Shri Prakash Singh Badal and Mr. P.M. Telang, Managing Director, India operations, Tata Motors, Master Mohan Lal(Transport Minister Punjab) & other senior officials were present at the inauguration.

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