Mahindra Logistics launches community centre for skill development

Mahindra Logistics, an integrated logistics solutions provider, has launched its first Community Centers of Excellence (CCoE) in Bhiwandi to address the shortage of skilled workers in the logistics sector. Mahindra Logistics plans to launch CCoE nationwide in partnership with the Logistics Skill Council, a not-for-profit organisation set up by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. These centres will provide beneficiaries with skill development training and certification in warehousing, transportation, and other supply chain operations while generating employment opportunities for them, according to the press release from Mahindra Logistics. Rampraveen Swaminathan, MD and Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Logistics, says: “We are committed to contribute to society by addressing the gaps in the skill ecosystem through education, skill innovation, and placement. Our association with the Logistics Skill Council is poised to not only mitigate the shortage of skilled workers but also to spearhead a transformative shift in the sector's dynamics. This initiative will address the need for skilled workers in the logistics sector as well as absorb 30% of the workforce into our operations.” Mahindra Logistics’ first phase in Bhiwandi will be followed by another in Guwahati within Q1FY25. Both the centres, together, aim to train over 500 individuals in FY25 including those from underprivileged backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQIA+ community, the release added.