In line with India’s growing industrial and logistics requirements, Godrej Enterprises Group has inaugurated a Forklift Training Center in Pune to strengthen operator skills, workplace safety and long-term employability.
The centre, spread across 2,000 sq. ft. in Bhosari, has been established by RenTRUST, the rental arm of GEG’s Material Handling Equipment business. The facility combines classroom-based learning, safety compliance training and hands-on certification, and can train and certify over 45 forklift operators every month.
The Material Handling Equipment business of Godrej Enterprises Group has already trained and certified over 3,500 operators, improving productivity and safety outcomes at customer sites. The company plans to upskill an additional 500 operators by FY26. To promote inclusion, the programme provides a 50% concession on training fees for women candidates.
Anil Lingayat, Business Head, Material Handling Equipment business, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “India’s manufacturing and logistics sectors are scaling at an unprecedented pace, but sustained growth depends on skilled, safety-trained manpower. Through the Forklift Training Center in Pune, we are creating a structured pipeline of certified operators who are job-ready and deeply aware of safety and compliance. At GEG, we see skill development as a critical enabler of productivity, workplace safety, and inclusive growth, and this initiative strengthens India’s industrial ecosystem.”
