♦ The Ministry of Labour & Employment and Amazon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi, marking a significant step toward enhancing employment accessibility in India.

♦ The MoU is initially set for a period of two years. Under this agreement, Amazon and its third-party staffing agencies involved in hiring for Amazon will regularly post job vacancies on the NCS portal and conduct hiring through it.

♦ The collaboration also involves organizing job fairs at Model Career Centres (MCCs), where job seekers will have the opportunity to interact directly with Amazon's recruitment teams.

♦ Through this collaboration, Amazon and its third-party staffing agencies will tap into a diverse talent pool from the NCS portal, including women and persons with disabilities.

About NCS Portal:

♦ The National Career Service (NCS) portal, operational since July 2015, has been a transformative platform in the employment landscape.

♦ Managed by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, it provides a wide range of services, including job search, career counselling, vocational guidance, and skill development resources.

♦ The portal serves millions of users, including job seekers, employers, and educational institutions.