Agartala, Oct 14 : The 124th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Wednesday concluded a driving training programme for nine local youths in Tripura’s West district under its Civic Action Programme 2026, officials said.
The programme was conducted at Mohanpur under Sidhai police station in West Tripura in collaboration with Lakshmi Motors. The training commenced on September 21 and concluded on October 14.
The initiative was aimed at equipping local youths with professional driving skills and creating opportunities for employment and self-employment.
The closing ceremony was attended by 124th Battalion CRPF Commandant Ravish Kumar, Mohanpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ashish Dasgupta, Lakshmi Motors owner Swapan Deb and Hezamara Panchayat member Sajjan Debbarma.
The participation of representatives from the CRPF, police, the private sector and the local administration highlighted the collaborative approach adopted for implementing the initiative.
During the programme, nine civilian youths received driving training intended to enhance their practical skills and improve their prospects of securing employment in the transport sector or pursuing independent livelihood opportunities.
The initiative was organised under the CRPF’s Civic Action Programme, through which the force undertakes activities aimed at engaging with local communities and supporting their development.
Skill development initiatives such as driving training can help young people acquire practical qualifications and explore employment opportunities in sectors that require trained drivers.
The collaboration with Lakshmi Motors provided a private-sector partnership for conducting the training programme.
The concluding event marked the completion of the training period, which began on September 21. The presence of local representatives also reflected community participation in initiatives intended to benefit young people in the area.
The CRPF has undertaken civic action initiatives as part of its community outreach efforts, with programmes designed to support local populations through activities such as skill development and other welfare-oriented interventions.
The driving training programme in Mohanpur was part of the 124th Battalion’s Civic Action Programme for 2026.
The initiative focused on providing practical skills to local youths and encouraging avenues for livelihood generation through professional driving.
The programme concluded on October 14 with the participation of officials and local representatives.
