Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Kalyan Felicitates Ten Drivers After Practical Marathi Training
Ten auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Kalyan learned useful Marathi phrases.
They took part in a training programme from June 1 to August 15.
The programme was meant for drivers who do not speak Marathi.
It taught them how to use Marathi when speaking with passengers.
After finishing the lessons, the drivers received certificates.
The certificates were given at the Kalyan Sub-Regional Transport Office.
Government departments and Marathi literary groups organised the programme.
Officials said the training could make everyday conversations easier and encourage the use of Marathi.
Ten non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Kalyan received certificates after completing practical Marathi training.
The training was conducted from June 1 to August 15 under the Maharashtra Majha, Marathi Majhi Samvad Bhasha initiative.
The initiative was organised by Maharashtra’s Transport Department and Marathi Language Department with two Marathi literary organisations.
Certificates were distributed at the Kalyan Sub-Regional Transport Office after the drivers completed the programme.
Officials said the training aims to reduce communication barriers and improve interactions between drivers and passengers.
- Who
- Ten non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers, supported by Maharashtra government departments and Marathi literary organisations.
- What
- The drivers completed practical Marathi language training and were felicitated with certificates.
- When
- Training took place from June 1 to August 15; the article does not specify the certificate ceremony date.
- Where
- The certificates were distributed at the Kalyan Sub-Regional Transport Office in Kalyan.
- Why
- The initiative aimed to reduce communication barriers, improve driver-passenger interactions and encourage Marathi use in daily life.
- Participants
- Ten non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers
- Initiative
- Maharashtra Majha, Marathi Majhi Samvad Bhasha
- Training period
- June 1 to August 15
- Certificate venue
- Kalyan Sub-Regional Transport Office
- Government organisers
- Maharashtra Government’s Transport Department and Marathi Language Department
- Partner organisations
- Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh and Konkan Marathi Sahitya Parishad
- Stated objective
- Reduce communication barriers between transport workers and passengers