Aabha Bharti, director of a women's motor training center, shared in an exclusive conversation that she initiated her training facility back in the year 2011 with a single vehicle. The beginning was far from simple, but gradually the trust of local women continued to grow stronger. As a result, her center currently operates with three cars and two female trainers. Through these vehicles, car driving training is imparted to women across various regions of Bokaro.
A Journey Shaped by Struggles and Hardships
This entire journey has been immensely challenging and fraught with hardships for Aabha Bharti. Following the unfortunate demise of her husband in the year 2003, the complete responsibility of the household and family fell squarely upon her shoulders. During this period, she frequently felt the need for a vehicle in connection with pharmaceutical-related work. However, because she did not know how to drive a car herself, she had to face numerous difficulties and roadblocks.
The Birth of an Idea and Expanding Reach
This exact personal experience planted a thought in her mind that if women are taught how to operate a vehicle properly, they will not have to depend on others for their daily necessities. Driven by this vision, she decided to teach driving to women and has successfully trained over 3,000 women to date.
Training Methodology and Fourteen-Day Curriculum
At Aabha Bharti's motor training center, women undergo a special fourteen-day training program. During this duration, they are taught everything from the basic controls of a car to driving safely on busy roads. Practical training on actual roads is conducted directly by female trainers, and a completion certificate is awarded to participants after the training concludes.
Future Goals and Feedback from Trainees
Aabha Bharti's primary target moving forward is to make as many women in Bokaro self-reliant as possible. She wishes that women do not remain dependent on anyone for their daily travel needs, and instead become capable of commuting anywhere independently by learning how to drive. Meanwhile, Rajul Shaili, a woman currently undergoing training at the center, stated that the trainers explain the intricate details of driving exceptionally well. Although there is initial fear regarding driving on the road, confidence builds up steadily through continuous practice.
