- Lauds Allcargo Logistics’ efforts to build skill competencies of youth for logistics sector
Shri Sharda Prasad, Advisor Sagarmala Project, Ministry of Shipping, visited the Allcargo Logistics Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) at JNPT on July 30, 2019 and praised the efforts of Allcargo Logistics in conducting skill development programs for underprivileged youth and boosting their employability opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding logistics sector.
Shri Prasad during his a visit to the Allcargo Multi Skill Development Center at Bokadvira, Uran on July 30, also flagged off the new Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) batch of Consignment Tracking executive, graced the convocation ceremony of two passed-out batches and felicitated working students on the occasion. Among other dignitaries present at the occasion were Mrs. Manisha Jadhav, Manager, Personnel and industrial Relations, JNPT Mr. Brijmohan Raturi, Assistant Manager HR, JNPT, Mr. Suhas Mangle, Assistant Engineer, CIDCO, Dronagiri, Dr. Nilratan Shende, DGM CSR, Allcargo and Mr. Chandrakant Patil, Manager, Skill Development. The dignitaries also visited all the facilities in the centre such as classroom, reception, counselling room, placement cell, training laboratories, smart Labs, pantry, kitchen, etc.
“The Logistics sector will play a key role in positioning India as a $ 3 trillion economy over the next 5 years. Trained personnel with sector-specific skills will play a key role in sustaining the exponential growth of Indian logistics. Allcargo Logistics is playing a commendable role in raising the skill quotient of underprivileged youth by conducting structured training programs and learning courses under the PMKK initiative. I would like to urge the students to pursue such courses and grab the employment opportunities available in this sector,” said Shri Sharda Prasad, Advisor – Sagarmala Project, Ministry of Shipping.
“Allcargo remains committed to making Indian logistics a skill-driven industry. We aim to bolster the job prospects of the youth by providing them industry-specific training and building skill proficiencies across key functional areas of the supply chain,” stated Dr. Nilratan Shende DGM CSR, Allcargo.
JNPT and CIDCO signed an MoU with Allcargo Logistics Limited in November 2018 for skilling youth in Logistics and allied sectors. The Allcargo Multi Skill development Center imparts skill training in six logistics courses such as Heavy Vehicle Driver, Consignment Booking Assistant, Consignment Tracking Executive, Documentation Assistant, Inventory Clerk and Warehouse Picker.
