The partnership empowers logistics startups with skilled hiring tools, boosting innovation and operations.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has joined hands with Apna, a leading jobs and networking platform, to provide DPIIT-registered startups with skilled manpower, including Rs 2000 in hiring credits per entity registered on the Bharat Startup Registry (Bhaskar). This initiative, valued at Rs 140 crore initially and projected to grow to Rs 300 crore, will aid over 7 lakh startups.
For the logistics industry, this partnership is a game-changer. Enhanced hiring capabilities will empower logistics startups to recruit skilled talent, enabling faster implementation of tech-driven solutions and optimising supply chains. Apna’s AI-powered tools will ensure precise job matches, aligning workforce skills with the sector’s demands.
This initiative strengthens India’s logistics ecosystem by reducing time-to-market for innovative services, enhancing delivery speed, and supporting the scaling of operations, making the industry more agile and efficient in meeting evolving customer expectations.