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Devi Nair Becomes First Woman General Manager in Mazagon Dock’s 250-Year History

Newsmantra — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:16:33 +0000

MUMBAI. In a landmark achievement for India’s defence manufacturing sector, Devi Nair has become the first woman General Manager in the 250-year history of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the evolution of women’s leadership within public sector undertakings, particularly in traditionally male-dominated fields such as warship and submarine design. Over a distinguished career spanning 35 years, Nair has contributed extensively to complex naval projects, demonstrating that technical excellence, innovation and leadership are determined by capability and commitment rather than gender.

Nair’s elevation comes at a crucial time as MDL plays a central role in key national programmes, including the Project-75(I) submarine initiative aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities. Her achievement reflects a broader cultural transformation within the PSU sector, where merit-based leadership and diversity are increasingly being recognised and encouraged. With roots tracing back to 1774, Mazagon Dock recently celebrated its 250th anniversary with commemorative events supported by the Ministry of Defence, making Nair’s appointment a fitting milestone in the shipyard’s rich legacy and an inspiration for future generations of women engineers and defence professionals.

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Panel discussion on “Breaking energy’s gender barriers

Newsmantra — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:48:28 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC, participated as a distinguished panelist at India Energy Week 2026, held in Goa, in a leadership panel discussion titled Breaking Energy’s Gender Barriers: Addressing Workforce Disparities for Women and Under-representation in Leadership Roles.”*

The session brought together global leaders from the energy sector to deliberate on advancing diversity, inclusion, and equitable leadership across the industry. During the discussion, Shri Uttam Lal highlighted NHPC’s people-first philosophy and emphasized the importance of progressive HR policies, inclusive workplace practices, and sustained leadership commitment in empowering women across technical, operational, and decision-making roles.

He underlined that diversity and inclusion are not merely social imperatives but strategic enablers that drive innovation, organizational resilience, and sustainable growth in the energy sector. The panel also stressed the need for institutional reforms, focused talent development, and cultural transformation to fully harness the potential of a diverse workforce.

NHPC reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive, future-ready organization that promotes equal opportunities and contributes meaningfully to India’s clean energy and sustainability goals.

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