The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Swiggy have partnered to create skilling and employment opportunities within Swiggy’s food delivery and quick commerce network. This collaboration aims to benefit 2.4 lakh delivery partners and staff from restaurant partners associated with Swiggy, providing them with employment, internships, and training in areas like restaurant operations and retail management.
Under the “Swiggy Skills” initiative, Swiggy’s delivery partner platform will be integrated with the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). This integration will offer Swiggy’s workforce access to online skill development courses, certifications, and training modules, enhancing their skills and employment prospects.
Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, emphasized the potential of public-private partnerships in creating new opportunities within the logistics sector, highlighting the initiative’s role in accelerating workforce development. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of MSDE, noted that the partnership will drive economic growth in the retail and supply chain logistics sectors while providing skilling, upskilling, and reskilling opportunities aligned with the government’s vision.
Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy Food Marketplace, mentioned that Swiggy plans to integrate with MSDE’s Skill India Digital Hub across its partners’ apps, enabling nearly 2.4 lakh delivery partners and 2 lakh restaurant staff to access online skill development courses and offline certifications. Kapoor added that Swiggy Instamart will recruit 3,000 individuals nationwide and offer training and internships to 200 individuals trained by MSDE for senior roles in its quick commerce operations.
This partnership underscores Swiggy’s commitment to enhancing the skills and livelihoods of its workforce while contributing to the broader economic impact of the retail and logistics sectors.