Logistics Sector Skill Council poll call for 40% hike in AI skilling outlay to boost employment
· Source: hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com
In short
The Logistics Sector Skill Council's budget poll covering 10 cities and 160 companies recommends a 40% increase in AI-driven skilling investments to boost employment in India's logistics sector. Industry leaders emphasize that only 4.7% of the 95 lakh people employed in freight logistics are formally skilled, highlighting an urgent need for 80,000 additional truck drivers and technology-focused training programs. The recommendations aim to accelerate workforce readiness, strengthen supply chains, and position India as a global logistics leader through strategic fiscal support for AI, data analytics, and emerging technology skilling.
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Tags: skilling, logistics, workforce, training, employment, budget