KATHMANDU, April 20 – A technical training program on hybrid vehicle mechanisms, safety, and maintenance was successfully concluded in Kathmandu on Monday, organizers said.

Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) coordinated the training with technical support from United Traders Syndicate Pvt. Ltd., the official distributor of Toyota in Nepal. It was held at the company’s central office in Kathmandu.

More than 25 participants, including traffic drivers and diploma‑level fifth‑semester students from Balaju School of Engineering and Technology under the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), attended the program. They received specialized instruction on hybrid vehicle technology, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

NAIMA said the initiative builds on a three‑day electric-vehicle training session conducted last month at Laxmi Hyundai and a mobility dialogue focused on hybrid systems. The organization aims to strengthen participants’ technical capacity by linking knowledge of electric and hybrid technologies in a phased manner.

NAIMA’s executive director, Rajkumar Dulal, told the closing session that such training programs would continue based on demand and available resources, adding they were useful for enhancing students’ skills. CTEVT deputy director Khushiram Adhikari said hybrid vehicle topics would be prioritized for inclusion in curricula, noting their growing relevance in Nepal’s diverse geography.

Balaju School of Engineering and Technology deputy principal Pradeep Nyaupane praised NAIMA’s efforts, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between the auto industry and technical education. Suriyansh Vaidya, director of Vaidya’s Organization of Industries and Trading Houses, said practical training programs support professional development and encourage innovation.

Toyota technical experts delivered the hybrid vehicle training, while Hyundai specialists conducted the earlier EV program. Together, they provided participants with foundational and hands‑on knowledge of both technologies.

NAIMA said it will continue to prioritize capacity building and technical dialogue through its committees and secretariat, advancing development in Nepal’s automobile and mobility sector.