Amazon India Partners with Labour Ministry to Boost Job Opportunities on NCS Portal

Amazon India's Collaboration with Labour Ministry

Amazon India has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, to post job opportunities on the National Career Service (NCS) portal. This collaboration aims to enhance employment prospects and skill development initiatives across the country 1

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Expanding Job Opportunities

The e-commerce giant will now share all of its job postings for India operations on the NCS portal. This move is expected to significantly increase the visibility of Amazon's job openings to a wider audience of job seekers nationwide 2

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National Career Service Portal

The NCS portal, launched in 2015, serves as a comprehensive platform connecting job seekers, employers, skill providers, and placement organizations. It offers various services including job matching, career counseling, and information on skill development courses 1

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Impact on Employment

This partnership is expected to create a significant impact on employment in India. Amazon India, which already employs over 1.1 million people directly and indirectly, aims to generate an additional 2 million jobs by 2025 2

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Skill Development Initiatives

As part of this collaboration, Amazon India will also participate in job fairs organized by the NCS. The company plans to conduct training and upskilling sessions for NCS-registered job seekers, focusing on various aspects of e-commerce operations 1

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Government's Perspective

Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. He emphasized the government's commitment to leveraging technology for creating more job opportunities and bridging the gap between job seekers and employers 2

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Amazon's Commitment to India

Anandi Venkataraman, Director of Human Resources at Amazon India, reiterated the company's commitment to creating job opportunities in India. She highlighted Amazon's role in generating employment across various sectors and skill levels, from entry-level positions to specialized roles in technology and other fields 1

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