Amazon signs MoU with DEPwD and SCPwD to employ and train people with disabilities

The Department of Empowerment of People with Disabilities (DEPwD) has signed an agreement with Amazon India and the Skill Council for People with Disabilities (SCPwD) to jointly provide skill training and employment opportunities in the e-commerce sector.

Amazon India will work jointly with DEPwD and the SCPwD on a structured skilling programme for inclusion and assimilation that can help in not just hiring people with disabilities but also for nurturing and creating an equitable environment for their growth.

The Skill Council for People with Disabilities will manage candidate lifecycle through SCPwD Partner Management System (PMS) portal, conduct training programmes for identified trainers, training centre validation in line with DEPwD guidelines, placement support and monitoring of candidates placed with Flipkart and in organisations beyond Amazon through Skill Grid, SCPwD Placement Portal.

Union minister of social justice and empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar said, “This initiative will empower and create a brighter future for People with Disabilities. The private sector’s empathy and participation will assist in providing more job and entrepreneurship opportunities.”

Akhil Saxena, Vice President of customer fulfillment at Amazon, said, “At Amazon India, we foster a culture that is conducive to growth and offers people equal opportunities to unlock their full potential. Persons with Disability in India face many challenges when looking to develop employable skills and in gaining meaningful employment.”