Godrej Enterprises Group has expanded its workforce development initiatives with the launch of a Forklift Training Center in Pune, targeting skill development and safety compliance in India’s industrial operations.
The 2,000 sq. ft. facility in Bhosari has been set up by RenTRUST, the rental arm of the Material Handling Equipment business of GEG. The centre provides structured forklift training programmes combining classroom instruction, safety-first practices and certification. It has the capacity to train and certify over 45 candidates per month, catering to nearby manufacturing and logistics clusters.
The initiative places emphasis on inclusion, offering a 50% training fee concession for women. GEG’s Material Handling Equipment business has so far trained and certified more than 3,500 operators, and plans to upskill 500 additional operators by FY26.
Commenting on the launch, 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.”
