Thanks everyone, for the pointers.
I am learning on a Honda Shine - all up gears
Its not a proper modern office compound - my office is in a building that earlier had warehouses. So the compound is spacious - it is big enough for national permit sized trucks to move about. Also, it is proper tarmac and gravel, it even has potholes and speed breakers.
I have applied for a combined 2 & 4 wheeler license through a local motor driving school, as I am also learning to drive 4-wheelers - would save me the hassle later on. Its been over two weeks now. I will ask again to get my hands on the learner's license.
My biggest problem is getting a bike to practise on

It is a classic chicken first or egg first situation.