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Amazon India on Monday announced the expansion of ‘Project Ashray’, with plans to open 40 additional rest centres for its delivery partners across the country in collaboration with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
These Ashray centres serve as dedicated rest stops for delivery associates, equipped with air-conditioned seating, clean drinking water, mobile charging stations, washrooms, and first-aid facilities.
With the latest addition, Amazon now operates 65 Ashray centres across 13 cities, including 24 in Delhi-NCR.
“These Ashray centres address the everyday challenges delivery partners face while navigating bustling traffic and extreme weather conditions,” said Salim Memon, Director, Amazon Operations, India.
The Ashray (meaning shelter in Hindi) centres are not confined to Amazon’s own network of delivery partners. Associates across the e-commerce and logistics ecosystem can avail these facilities.
Located at petrol pumps and commercial rental spaces, these centres are equipped with essential amenities. Ashray centres operate from 9 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week, all year round, offering free access to all visiting delivery associates for up to 30 minutes per visit.
The expansion comes as Amazon gears up for the festive season, having recently announced the creation of over 150,000 seasonal work opportunities across its operations network.
These roles, which include direct and indirect positions, are spread across more than 400 cities and encompass opportunities for thousands of women associates and over 2,000 PWD (persons with disabilities).
(With Inputs PTI)
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