Tata Steel makes history by introducing first ever all-women shift in iron ore mines in India

Vice President, Raw Material, Tata Steel, DB Sundara Ramam, said, “This all-women shift represents a landmark achievement not only for Tata Steel but also for the Indian mining industry. It is a testament to the resilience and capability of women breaking stereotypes.”

He said that such an initiative is a reflection of the belief that diversity and inclusion are essential for driving innovation and operational excellence.

“We are proud to lead this change and will continue to create more opportunities for women, especially in our mining ecosystem. This initiative marks a significant addition to the 100 glorious years of mining at Noamundi,” he added.

The journey began in 2019 with the launch of Tata Steel’s flagship diversity initiative, “Women@Mines,” making it the first company in India to deploy women in all shifts at its mines, following the Government of India’s landmark relaxation of the Mines Act, 1952.

Building on this, the Company introduced the “Tejaswini” initiative, aimed at recruiting and training women from local communities to operate Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) and participate in the mining ecosystem.