Mumbai Dabbawalas To Soon Launch Their Own Company

By siliconindia | Monday, 18 January 2016, 12:57 Hrs

BENGALURU: Dabbawalas of Mumbai are all set to launch a formal business for delivering food, in pursuit of big brand. Other than food delivery, they are planning to supply organic milk, vegetables and other goods. They will also provide logistic support to large multinational companies (MNC), reports Ashish Chauhan of TOI.

The association of dabbawalas was formed in 1890 under the initiative of Mahadeo Havaji Bacche. The aim was to employ the local youths from rural Mumbai.

During a recent visit to IIM Ahmedabad, Subodh Sangle, the present coordinator of Mumbai Dabbawalas, confirmed that the initiative aims to encourage the management skills of the food suppliers.

Sangle also confirmed that this program will yield extra financial support for the dabbawalas."Several MNCs need logistic support from us and most of them do outsourcing. Dabbawalas are well-versed with the geography and their services have met customers' expectations," Sangle said in an interview with TOI.

Sangle confirms that a team of around 50 dabbawalas have already started delivering organic milk and exotic vegetables. The plan of tying up with MNCs for logistics support has also been affirmed by Sangle.