Tata Steel started the first shift of women in the mine

Today women are hoisting the flag of their competence in every field. One of those sectors is the mining industry, which was considered male-dominated for a long time. Breaking this perception, Tata Steel has introduced the country’s first women-only shift at its Noamundi iron ore mine located in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. This initiative is a historic step towards empowering women in a challenging industry like mining.

First shift of women in Noamundi mine

Under this initiative of Tata Steel, women are taking full responsibility of mining operations in the mine. They Heavy Earthmoving Machinery, Shovels, Loaders, Drills, Dozer Operators And shift supervisor Are active in roles like.

• start of work,
  • Last Monday, Deputy Director General of Mine Safety (SE Zone, Ranchi) Shyam Sundar Prasad flagged off this women’s shift.
  • This is in line with the government’s vision of promoting an equal workplace.
• important steps,
  In 2019, the Director General of Mines Safety had opened a new path in this direction by allowing the deployment of women in all shifts in mining.

Tata Steel’s commitment towards equal workplace

Tata Steel has described this initiative as a historic initiative towards women empowerment and promoting diversity.

• company vision,
  • The company said in its statement that this initiative equal workplace Reflects a commitment to create and include women in traditionally male-dominated industries.
  • This initiative of Tata Steel is an important step in the Indian mining industry. revolutionary change Is a symbol of.
• Women@Mines Initiative,
  This initiative, started in 2019, is one of the major diversity plans of Tata Steel.
  • Mining Act, 1952 Following the relaxation in , Tata Steel became the first company in India to deploy women in all shifts.

Historic achievement in Indian mining industry

Tata Steel Vice President (Raw Materials) DB Sundar Ramam called it a milestone for both the Indian mining industry and the company. historical achievement relaxed me.

• proof of women’s strength,
  This initiative is a living example of women’s resilience and ability to break stereotypes.
• Importance of diversity and inclusion,
  Tata Steel believes that diversity and inclusion are instrumental in driving innovation and operational efficiency.

special training for women

The company organized extensive training programs to make women skilled in mining operations.

• Recruitment and training process,
  • Women were recruited from local communities.
  • They were trained in simulator sessions, safety protocols and physical fitness apart from technical and operational skills.
  • After training, women Dumper, Shovel, Dozer, Grader and Drill Operator Were deployed in such roles.
• time to join the workforce,
  These women started working in mines from April 2022.

New chapter of women’s achievement

This initiative has opened a new path for women in the mining industry. This initiative by Tata Steel is not only a symbol of equality and inclusion in the industry, but is also an inspiration towards empowerment of women and their skill development.