In this State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Raja Simhan talks to Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, Vice President and Business Head of TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship about the dynamic world of India’s logistics sector, exploring its rapid growth, job creation potential, and the transformative impact of technology and government initiatives.   

The podcast starts by focusing on the employment opportunities generated by the logistics sector, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Mahanta shares his background, emphasising his role in promoting apprenticeships and skill development. He discusses the vital role logistics plays in India’s economy, highlighting government initiatives like the Gati Shakti plan that have boosted the sector. 

Mahanta goes on to highlight the strategic importance of cities like Chandigarh, Nashik, Indore, and Coimbatore, which serve as logistics hubs due to their geographic advantages. These cities facilitate the efficient distribution of goods, contributing to the sector’s overall growth and creating numerous job opportunities. 

The discussion wraps up by emphasising the critical role of the logistics sector in India’s economy and its potential to create diverse job opportunities.  

(Host: Raja Simhan, Producer: Amitha Rajkumar)    

About the State of the Economy podcast 

India’s economy has been hailed as a bright spot amid the general gloom that seems to have enveloped the rest of the world. But several sectors continue to stutter even as others seem set to fire on all cylinders. To help you make sense of the bundle of contradictions that the country is, businessline brings you podcasts with experts ranging from finance and marketing to technology and start-ups. 

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