IIM Bodh Gaya signs MoU with Transport Department of Bihar for Training of Officials

Bodh Gaya: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Transport Department of Bihar to provide training in management, leadership, and skill development for its officials.

Under the agreement, officials such as Additional District Transport Officers (ADTO), Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVI), and Enforcement Sub-Inspectors (ESI) will undergo training in phases. The programme will include six-day residential sessions for each batch, conducted at IIM Bodh Gaya.

Transport Secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal stated that the agreement aims to equip the officials of the Transport Department with modern management techniques and skills. He added that the training will improve officials’ skills, work culture, office management, and revenue, while also contributing to better transport services and a reduction in road accidents.

Dr. Vinita Sahay, Director of IIM Bodh Gaya highlighted that the programme will focus on management, leadership, and skill development, enabling transport officials to perform their duties more effectively.

Sheela Kumari, Minister of Transport, Bihar, remarked that the agreement is an important step for the Transport Department and reaffirmed the department’s commitment to providing training to officials, leading to improved transport services.

The Transport Department of Bihar manages road transport services, traffic regulation, and vehicle compliance, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. It focuses on delivering citizen-centric services through its 38 District Transport Officers (DTOs) and 9 Regional Transport Authorities (RTAs) to ensure responsive governance.

The collaboration between IIM Bodh Gaya and the Transport Department of Bihar marks a key step in strengthening the skills of transport officials and improving transport services in Bihar. Pinku Kumar, ADTO of Patna, noted that the training would improve decision-making abilities while Baby Kumari, ADTO of Gaya, expressed that training would assist in data analysis and strategizing to reduce accidents.

IIM Bodh Gaya also provides leadership and management training to various departments of the Bihar government, such as the Water Resource Department, State Health Society, Bihar Police Academy, BIPARD, and the Department of Industries among others.