Castrol launches Sarathi Mitra training centre

Castrol, India?s leading lubricant manufacturer, reinforces its commitment to road safety and the well-being of India's truck drivers with the inauguration of its latest Castrol Sarathi Mitra training centre in Sankagiri, Tamil Nadu. The event was graced by distinguished representatives from Castrol India and the Sankagiri Lorry Owners Association. The Castrol Sarathi Mitra programme, which has trained over two lakh truck drivers since its inception, has made a significant impact on the lives of the drivers, their families, and the community at large. Launched in 2017, the Sarathi Mitra initiative stands as a testament to Castrol?s ambition for a safer, healthier, and financially resilient trucking community. The programme places a strong emphasis on promoting a healthy lifestyle among truck drivers, aiming to shift their attitudes towards healthier food choices and physical activity, thereby enhancing their overall well-being. Additionally, the initiative paves the way for their financial empowerment by imparting knowledge and skills in digital financial literacy, further testament to its holistic approach to driver welfare. With the inauguration of this new centre, Castrol India now manages eight state-of-the-art training facilities nationwide, reflecting the brand?s vision for safer roads. Castrol India Limited is one of India?s leading lubricant companies with brands such as Castrol CRB, Castrol GTX, Castrol Activ, Castrol MAGNATEC and Castrol VECTON, which are the brands of choice for millions of consumers and customers across the country. The Company also operates in select segments like High-Performance Lubricants and metalworking fluids used in a wide variety of industries such as automotive manufacturing, mining, machinery, and wind energy. Castrol has a large manufacturing and distribution network in India with three blending plants and a distribution network of 350 distributors who reach consumers and customers through over 100,000 retail outlets.