NEW DELHI: Ministry of Labour & Employment and Rapido have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi, marking a significant step toward strengthening employment linkages in the logistics sector through the National Career Service (NCS) portal.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State for Ministry of Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje.
“The National Career Service portal is a dynamic platform bringing job seekers and employers together. With over 1.75 crore active job seekers and over 40 lakh registered employers, it is playing a crucial role in workforce mobilisation. The NCS is integrated with My Bharat, eShram, SIDH, MEA – eMigarte portal along with many other private portals,” Dr. Mandaviya said.
He appreciated Rapido’s initiative to bring 50 lakhs livelihood opportunities on NCS platform over a period of 1 to 2 years.
Highlighting the platform’s accessibility and reach, the Union Minister reiterated the government’s vision of making NCS a one-stop solution for employment, skilling, and counselling, and at the same time capable of hyperlocal job matching and supporting both domestic and international placements.
Shobha Karandlaje congratulated Rapido on focusing on women employment including 5 lakhs jobs for women.
Secretary MoLE in her address said this MoU is a very important in light of the changing employment market in which job opportunity is becoming an important component and this collaboration is a reflection of the Ministry’s evolving approach to employment facilitation—one that is grounded in inclusivity, innovation, and impact.
Rapido Co-Founder Pavan Guntupalli thanked the Ministry for this collaboration emphasised that this partnership will scale up employment opportunities. He mentioned about Rapido’s ‘Pink Rapido’ initiative especially for women.
Salient features of MoU
- Rapido will regularly post verified opportunities for driving bike taxis, autos, and cabs, on the NCS portal and conduct hiring through it.
- API-based integration will ensure real-time job postings and seamless application tracking for users.
- Focus on inclusive hiring, particularly promoting job opportunities for youth, women, and those seeking flexible work.
- The partnership is expected to support structured onboarding, digital empowerment, and awareness of worker welfare schemes.
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