Kataka: Odisha’s skilled drivers are increasingly gaining recognition in the international job market, with Japanese representatives appreciating their professionalism, discipline and driving skills.
The state’s advanced driver training infrastructure is emerging as a key platform for creating global employment opportunities for the youth. During a recent interaction, Japanese delegates and recruitment partner Navis HR highly appreciated the world-class infrastructure and training standards of Odisha’s Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR).
They observed that drivers trained in Odisha are attracting growing demand in Japan, where they can access attractive salaries, better facilities and long-term career opportunities. The initiative is being pursued under the guidance of Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, with a focus on enhancing the skills of Odisha’s youth and connecting them with international employment opportunities.
In a significant achievement, 12 candidates trained at IDTR have already secured employment in Japan and are successfully pursuing their careers there. Meanwhile, another batch of 33 candidates is undergoing Japanese language and orientation training in Bengaluru through Navis HR. These candidates are expected to travel to Japan shortly to begin their professional journeys.
Japanese representatives particularly appreciated the professional conduct and disciplined approach of Odisha’s drivers, noting that their demand in the overseas employment market is steadily increasing. To further strengthen these opportunities, IDTR at Chha tia, in collaboration with Navis HR, organised a ‘Driver Career Opportunity Programme’.
The programme provided aspiring drivers with an opportunity to interact directly with Japanese transport operators and gain first-hand information about employment prospects, workplace culture, language requirements and lifestyle in Japan.
The initiative is not limited to overseas placements. The state government is also working to expand employment op portunities for trained drivers within Odisha and across India.