NEW DELHI: The Labour and Employment Ministry on Monday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Porter and Gigin Technologies to generate lakhs of jobs in the logistics sector. Employment opportunities will be expanded, while digital matching for jobseekers will be strengthened through the National Career Service (NCS) portal, said an official release.
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani were present on the occasion.
A representative from SmartShift Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd (Porter) said, “Porter aims to generate approximately 6 lakh opportunities annually through the NCS platform and around 30 lakh opportunities by 2030, thereby creating a structured and scalable pathway for employment in the logistics sector.”
A Gigin Technologies representative said, “Today’s MoU marks a significant step towards integrating digital recruitment and verified job matching with the Government’s employment facilitation ecosystem. Under this collaboration, Gigin will facilitate the creation of at least 2–3 lakh authentic job opportunities annually along with over 1.5 lakh employer engagements.”
The platform operates as a multi-sided technology ecosystem, utilising artificial intelligence, verification intelligence, and omni-channel access to deliver dignified and verified employment opportunities, he added.
Elaborating on the NCS platform, the Labour Minister said, “The NCS platform has evolved as an effective one-stop solution for youth seeking job opportunities that match their skill sets. Over 7 lakh vacancies are currently active on the portal, and nearly 59 lakh establishments have registered on NCS, opening up vast avenues for jobseekers.”
Mandaviya highlighted the NCS Portal’s integration with the e-Migrate, SIDH and My Bharat platforms, as well as with various state portals, making it more expansive and transformative in scale and reach. He also called upon the two firms to provide soft skills training to registered jobseekers to address the skill gap.
Gurnani highlighted the scale and impact of the NCS portal, noting that it has already registered over 6 crore jobseekers and mobilised more than 9 crore vacancies since its inception.
“The collaboration will open up sustained and dignified livelihood opportunities for a large number of young jobseekers across the country, thereby contributing to a more inclusive and future-ready labour market,” she added.