+
Vedanta Expands Transgender Workforce to 75 Employees
ECONOMY & POLICY

Vedanta Expands Transgender Workforce to 75 Employees

Vedanta has strengthened its commitment to workplace inclusion by employing 75 transgender individuals across its businesses, including Vedanta Aluminium, Hindustan Zinc, Sesa Goa, FACOR and Cairn Oil & Gas. The initiative reflects sustained hiring efforts since 2022 to build equitable opportunities across operations, corporate and technical roles.

Transgender employees are engaged in functions such as operations, finance, logistics, HR, CSR, healthcare and security, with provisions for internal mobility to support career progression. The company has implemented structured policies, including Equal Opportunity, anti-discrimination frameworks and LGBTQIA+ inclusion initiatives.

Dedicated support measures include a gender affirmation policy offering financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh and 30 days of leave, housing support, education assistance of up to Rs 1 lakh, and a buddy programme for workplace integration. Gender-neutral washrooms and inclusive housing policies have also been introduced to address social and structural challenges.

Vedanta has partnered with organisations such as Periferry and the National Network for Transgender Persons to support awareness, sensitisation and talent outreach. Regular engagement initiatives, including mentorship programmes, town halls and leadership interactions, further reinforce inclusion across the organisation.

The company’s approach focuses on enabling dignity, safety and long-term career growth, while fostering an inclusive workplace culture that supports diversity and equal opportunity.

Vedanta has strengthened its commitment to workplace inclusion by employing 75 transgender individuals across its businesses, including Vedanta Aluminium, Hindustan Zinc, Sesa Goa, FACOR and Cairn Oil & Gas. The initiative reflects sustained hiring efforts since 2022 to build equitable opportunities across operations, corporate and technical roles.Transgender employees are engaged in functions such as operations, finance, logistics, HR, CSR, healthcare and security, with provisions for internal mobility to support career progression. The company has implemented structured policies, including Equal Opportunity, anti-discrimination frameworks and LGBTQIA+ inclusion initiatives.Dedicated support measures include a gender affirmation policy offering financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh and 30 days of leave, housing support, education assistance of up to Rs 1 lakh, and a buddy programme for workplace integration. Gender-neutral washrooms and inclusive housing policies have also been introduced to address social and structural challenges.Vedanta has partnered with organisations such as Periferry and the National Network for Transgender Persons to support awareness, sensitisation and talent outreach. Regular engagement initiatives, including mentorship programmes, town halls and leadership interactions, further reinforce inclusion across the organisation.The company’s approach focuses on enabling dignity, safety and long-term career growth, while fostering an inclusive workplace culture that supports diversity and equal opportunity.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

BMW Ventures Secures Rs 249.83 Million (mn) Steel Orders

BMW Ventures Limited said it has secured two purchase orders totalling Rs 249.83 million (mn) from Lata Projects Limited for the supply of TMT steel FE-550D grade for three units of 800 megawatt (MW) capacity at the USCTPP Adani project. The orders were disclosed to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and carry a contract value inclusive of all taxes.\n\nThe company stated that the orders will be executed within eight weeks from the date of the purchase orders and that the contract provides for 100 per cent advance payment with specified guarantees. The supp..

Next Story
Real Estate

Housing Sales Dip in Top Eight Cities in Q2, Pune and Bengaluru Hit Hard

Housing sales across the top eight cities fell six point one per cent year-on-year to 91,729 units in the April-June quarter from 97,674 a year earlier, PropTiger’s Real Insight Residential report showed. The moderation reflected seasonal pre-monsoon effects and heightened buyer caution amid the US-Iran conflict. New launches rose six per cent to 89,161 units. The impact was concentrated in technology-driven markets, with Pune and Bengaluru among the hardest hit. Pune recorded the steepest annual decline at 20.8 per cent, with sales falling to 12,642 units, while Ahmedabad declined 20.2 per ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

India And ADB Sign US$230 Million Loan To Modernise Chennai Water

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a US$230 million loan to modernise and expand water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Chennai. Saurabh Singh, Deputy Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), signed on behalf of the Government of India and Mio Oka, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission, signed for the lender. The engagement was guided by Baldeo Purushartha, Joint Secretary (ADB and Japan), DEA. The Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project aims to improve access to safe and reliable water and sanitation citywide w..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code