Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Dhone's IDTR Inaugurated Unfunctional, Completion Delayed
A driving school for big trucks and cars was opened last year, but it's not ready to teach yet.
The building is done, but they still need to put in special equipment.
The government is helping pay for this project, and they hope to start classes soon.
The school is supposed to train many drivers every year.
International Driving Training and Research Centre (IDTR) in Dhone inaugurated 18 months ago but remains non-functional
Only building and driving tracks constructed; equipment installation pending
Project cost ₹18.50 crore, with significant capital investment assistance from MoRTH
Center aims to train 1,000 drivers annually and offer refresher courses to thousands more
Civil works expected to finish by mid-January, followed by equipment installation and commissioning
- Who
- Former Dhone MLA Buggana Rajendranath Reddy, Society for Ashok Leyland Andhra Pradesh Driver Training Institute, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), R&B executive engineer Sridhar Reddy
- What
- The International Driving Training and Research Centre (IDTR) at Kothakota in Dhone remains non-functional despite its inauguration due to incomplete civil works and equipment installation.
- When
- Inaugurated in March last year; completion expected by mid-January of the following year.
- Where
- Kothakota in Dhone
- Why
- The project is delayed due to ongoing civil works and pending equipment installation, which are necessary before training can commence.
Previous Administration's Actions
Current Status and Future Outlook
Inauguration Timing
Previous Administration's Actions
The International Driving Training Centre (IDTR) was inaugurated in March of the previous year by the former MLA and ex-Finance minister.
Current Status and Future Outlook
The inauguration was announced ahead of the 2024 elections, despite the facility being far from complete, with only basic structures built.
Project Completion Timeline
Previous Administration's Actions
The project was initiated during the YSR Congress regime with a partnership with Ashok Leyland.
Current Status and Future Outlook
Officials estimate pending civil works will be finished by mid-January, followed by equipment installation and commissioning, which will take additional time.
- Project Cost
- ₹18.50 crore
- State Contribution
- ₹1.50 crore (excluding land allocation)
- Central Government Assistance
- Up to ₹17.25 crore per IDTR
- Civil Works Allotment
- ₹12 crore
- Equipment Allotment
- ₹6 crore
- Annual Training Capacity
- 1,000 light and heavy motor vehicle drivers
- Refresher Course Capacity
- 14,500 HMV drivers and 4,000 hazardous goods vehicle drivers