ENA Sectors 2024-09-09 15:49:14 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Bengaluru, Sep 9 (KNN)</strong> In a significant move aligned with the Governments Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy, one of Indias leading food delivery and quick commerce platforms.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The newly launched 'Swiggy Skills' initiative aims to revolutionise skilling and employment opportunities within Swiggys expansive network, which includes food delivery and quick commerce operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Swiggy Skills initiative is set to benefit approximately 2.4 lakh delivery partners and restaurant staff associated with Swiggy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The partnership will integrate Swiggys platform with the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), providing users with access to a comprehensive array of online skill development courses, certifications, and training modules.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This integration aims to enhance employability and operational efficiency across Swiggys ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, emphasised the pivotal role of the logistics sector in Indias growth, stating, Our governments National Logistics Policy and the current partnership highlight how public-private collaborations can propel the workforce into new and dynamic roles within the sector. We envision more corporate entities joining us in this transformative journey.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of MSDE, noted that the initiative would not only bolster the retail and supply chain logistics sectors economic contributions but also facilitate significant upskilling and reskilling opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">By integrating with SIDH, Swiggy Skills will offer skill loans, courses, and certifications, thus empowering individuals to improve their career prospects and livelihoods.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Swiggy, renowned for its presence in nearly 700 cities and its innovative offerings like Swiggy Food and Swiggy Instamart, is poised to create substantial opportunities for youth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy Food Marketplace, highlighted that the initiative would support the recruitment of 3,000 individuals for Instamart operations and provide training and internships to 200 MSDE-trained individuals in senior quick commerce roles.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In addition to training and employment opportunities, Swiggys employee volunteering program will contribute to developing training modules on emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, and Logistics, further enhancing the industrys skill landscape.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Swiggy Skills initiative is a promising step towards a more skilled and dynamic workforce, echoing the governments vision of a prosperous and self-reliant India by 2047.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 39214 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/swiggy-and-ministry-of-skill-development-launch-swiggy-skills-initiative-to-enhance-workforce-skills 2024-09-09 15:49:14 knnindia.co.in