The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched a Centre of Logistics Training for Excellence at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Hyderabad, expanding technology-based skilling capacity for the country’s logistics sector.
Inaugurating the centre, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary said India’s logistics sector is entering a “high-growth decade”, driven by the National Logistics Policy, PM Gati Shakti and investment in multimodal infrastructure.
He said the sector’s growth would require a trained workforce aligned to new systems and digital processes.
“Centres like Centre of Logistics Training for Excellence, Hyderabad show what the next generation of logistics skilling must look like—technology-led, industry-designed and aligned to real operational needs. As automation, digital supply chains and new mobility models redefine the sector; skilled professionals will be the backbone of India’s competitiveness.” he said.
Focus on simulation-based skilling
According to MSDE, the Hyderabad centre includes simulation labs for truck driving, warehouse operations and forklift management. The curriculum has been co-developed by LSC and industry partners and incorporates Industry 4.0 supply-chain technologies.
The ministry said the centre will support youth employability in Telangana and feed into logistics-related labour demand in the region. It added that the initiative aligns with its plan to strengthen sector-specific Centres of Excellence to enhance workforce preparation across industries.
CSR partnership expands training model
The centre has been set up by the Redington Foundation, the CSR arm of Redington Ltd., in partnership with the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC).
Redington’s Global Chief Sustainability Officer, R. Venkatesh, said the initiative builds on the training model piloted in Chennai in January 2024.
“The impact we witnessed in Chennai—high engagement, strong industry alignment, and improved job readiness—reaffirmed our belief in scaling this model across the country,” he said. He added that the Hyderabad centre will offer simulators and digital learning tools developed with industry inputs.
