JHARSUGADA. Vedanta Aluminium continues to exemplify its commitment to empowering women and fostering diversity by deploying India’s first all-women locomotive engine team at its Jharsuguda aluminium smelter in Odisha. The team comprises four women loco drivers working in shifts, along with a gatewoman and support staff, taking charge of one of the plant’s most critical logistical operations — the internal movement of raw materials via a dedicated locomotive and rake. This initiative follows earlier industry-first milestones at Jharsuguda, including the launch of ‘Shree Shakti’, which saw 108 women taking on key night shift roles, and the inauguration of the aluminium industry’s first all-women-managed potline, featuring over 100 women employees trained through specialized programs. These bold steps underscore Vedanta Aluminium’s dedication to empowering women professionals and promoting an inclusive, equitable workplace
Vedanta Aluminium Launches All-Women Locomotive Engine Team to Promote Gender Diversity and Inclusion
