All India Transporters Welfare Association

Bridging the Skills Gap in Ind....

India’s logistics and transportation industry is on the road to becoming a $380 billion powerhouse by 2025, but this rapid growth story carries with it a major concern: a widening skills gap. While the sector races ahead with automation, digitisation, and new-age platforms, the workforce—especially at the grassroots—struggles to keep pace with these transformations. The real question, then, is no longer whether the sector will grow, but whether there is enough skilled talent to sustain and support that growth in the long run.With over 22 million people employed (reported by the Economic Survey), logistics is one of the country’s largest job creators. Yet a significant portion of this massive workforce still lacks formal training. This creates a worrying imbalance. Can the same people who have traditionally powered India’s logistics sector now lead the transition to smarter, technology-enabled operations, automated warehouses, and digital fleet management? Success in these areas requires proficiency in using mobile apps and digital platforms, familiarity with e-way bills and GST compliance, understanding RFID tolling, and adopting eco-driving techniques and safety protocols. Without these foundational skills, both efficiency and safety suffer, creating roadblocks to productivity.The Government of India has acknowledged this challenge and emphasises the need to build strong industry-academia linkages. Its vision is to create a skilling ecosystem tailored to India’s unique nee....