<p>India Today featured insights from Sumit Kumar, our Chief Strategy Officer, in their article, “PM Internship Scheme Empowers Youth with Real-World Skills.” Sumit called the PM Internship Scheme a game-changer, highlighting its potential to bridge the skills gap by providing structured, hands-on training. According to him, this initiative is transformative for India's youth, equipping them with essential skills for the real world and fostering a more capable and prepared workforce.</p>
<p>Our Vice President and Business Head, Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, was featured in The Economic Times, offering his perspective on 2025 workplace trends for both the formal and informal sectors. Dhriti discussed how the rise of the gig economy and digital freelancing is transforming the labor market, introducing flexibility but also increasing informality. In this shifting landscape, he emphasized that skilling remains crucial for workforce transformation, helping individuals adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving work environment.</p>
<p>Sumit Kumar, our Chief Strategy Officer, shared his thoughts in Business Of Food on the challenges and prospects in India’s burgeoning quick commerce sector. With around 200,000-250,000 delivery partners and 50,000 operations personnel, the sector faces high attrition rates, often reaching 25%-30% monthly among delivery partners. Sumit stressed the need for better employee engagement, retention strategies, and targeted skilling programs. He believes that a skilled, motivated, and stable workforce will be pivotal in unlocking the sector’s full potential and driving growth in emerging markets.</p>
<p>In a recent Economic Times feature, Sumit Kumar, our Chief Strategy Officer, shared his insights on the EV sector's transformative potential. He highlighted the industry’s capacity to generate up to 10 million direct jobs and 50 million indirect jobs by 2030. However, a significant challenge remains: a 40-45% skills deficit in the current workforce. Sumit pointed out that bridging this gap is crucial for sustaining the green revolution, with structured training and apprenticeships essential to equip the workforce for this shift.</p>
<p>Dataquest featured our Chief Strategy Officer, Sumit Kumar, discussing the rising demand for specialized roles in the semiconductor and automotive industries. Sumit emphasized the importance of talent development programs that combine hands-on practical experience with theoretical learning. Such initiatives empower aspiring professionals with the skills needed to excel in the cutting-edge technologies propelling these industries. Closing the skills gap, he noted, is key to fostering innovation and growth in these rapidly advancing sectors.</p>
<p>In a recent feature in Mint, our CEO, Ramesh Alluri Reddy, emphasized the need to integrate internships into academic programs. He highlighted how structured work-based learning experiences enhance students’ career prospects and motivate them to seek internships proactively. By embedding internships into the curriculum, students can gain valuable hands-on experience, improving their employability and bridging the gap between education and industry needs.</p>
<p>Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, our Vice President and Business Head, shared his perspective on India’s evolving workforce with Manufacturing Today India. He highlighted how initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and the PLI schemes are positioning India as a global manufacturing hub. However, he stressed the urgent need to address the skills gap by integrating apprenticeships and internships into workforce strategies. Notably, in just the past three quarters, India has trained over 6.5 lakh apprentices across various sectors, reflecting significant progress in skill development.</p>
<p>We are thrilled to announce that our Chief Strategy Officer, Sumit Kumar, will be speaking at the 19th India Digital Summit (IDS), organized by IAMAI. Sumit will engage in a thought-provoking discussion on ‘The Future of Work: Embracing Hybrid Models of Employment in the Gig Economy.’ His insights will explore the evolving workforce dynamics in the digital era, highlighting the role of technology and flexible employment models in shaping the future of work.</p>
<p>Financial Express (India) recently featured an article by our Chief Strategy Officer, Sumit Kumar, discussing expectations from the upcoming Union Budget. Sumit highlighted India’s remarkable 30% growth in apprenticeships over the last three years, a significant milestone in skill development. He emphasized the need for the budget to focus on increasing women’s workforce participation and fostering skill-based employment. Strategic investments in skilling and inclusivity will be critical in shaping India’s future workforce.</p>
<p>Our Chief Strategy Officer, Sumit Kumar, was recently featured in <em>The Economic Times</em>, where he shared insights on India’s skilling and apprenticeship initiatives. He highlighted the substantial progress made through collaboration between the government, industry, and academia to empower India’s youth. Sumit also emphasized that expanding apprenticeships should be a key priority in the upcoming Union Budget to bridge employment gaps and boost women’s participation in the labor force.</p>
