Maharashtra gets in-principle nod to set up Institute of Driving Training and Research in Thane

The article reports the in-principle approval for the Thane IDTR and notes the conditions for final sanction, including submission of land hypothecation documents and society registration papers; it also cites the institute's location near the Kalyan-Ahilyanagar Highway and proximity to major expressways.

Eleven people died when a speeding taxi collided with a cement mixer truck at Rayate village, a few kilometres from Bapsai.

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways granted in-principle approval to establish an Institute of Driving Training and Research at Bapsai village, Kalyan taluka, Thane — the state's fourth IDTR. The project will be implemented under PPP with Bhaskarrao Mahajan Samajik Shaikshanik Va Sanskrutik Sanstha. Approved cost is ₹18.42 crore (₹17.25 crore from the Union government and ₹1.17 crore from the private partner). The institute aims to provide advanced driver training, research facilities and skill development for commercial and private vehicle operators. Final sanction will depend on land hypothecation documents and society registration papers.

Maharashtra recorded 3,858 deaths in 9,259 accidents from January 1 to March 31, 2026.

Maharashtra recorded 15,549 deaths in 36,450 road accidents in 2025.