Training for advancement

ACFI recently launched an Advance Air Cargo Handling Training Programme on creating a skilled workforce.

Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) has initiated an Advance Air Cargo Handling Training Programme in the capital. The programme was launched by Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati, Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India (MoCA), in the presence of more than 125 numbers including senior government officials, members from various trade bodies and representatives of entire air cargo logistics industry. The programme is aimed to benefit the air cargo industry in India contributing to Government of India’s Skill India plans. Tushar Jani, President, ACFI, says, “Infrastructure has seen a huge leap in last few year, be it, airports, operator terminals, and more.”

Highlighting the need of skilled workforce in the sector, he added, “ACFI has already skilled 1,500 people in last one year. By 2020, at least 1,50,000 skilled people will be needed for the air cargo industry. This is the challenge for the air cargo industry and opportunity for the youth to join the industry.”

Renu Singh Parmar, Sernior Adviser, MoCA, says, “Cargo was under dark belly, some light is finally in the belly now. Skilled development is a long process, but for cargo, I believe we should do something that can be initiated immediately. The ministry appreciates the effort of ACFI of taking people from ground zero and teach them cargo. handling.”