Time to Enhance Gender Diversity in $380 Billion Logistics Sector: DPIIT

A recent study by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) emphasizes the need to boost gender diversity in India's logistics sector, which is projected to reach USD 380 billion by 2025. The study highlights both supply-side challenges, such as educational disparities, and demand-side barriers like workplace culture and infrastructure limitations. It proposes a three-tiered approach for ecosystem, industry, and firm-level interventions to drive inclusive change. This initiative aims to create a more comprehensive framework for gender parity in the sector. Currently, women's participation in logistics is increasing, with companies like DP World introducing all-women shifts to improve operational efficiency and diversity. Such efforts are crucial for transforming the industry and leveraging the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Source: NewsDrum