Hindustan Zinc is driving a transformation in India’s manufacturing and metals industries with a strong push for gender equality. The company now employs over 700 women, including more than 200 women engineers, setting a new standard for inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
The company has achieved a 25 per cent female workforce, a figure that surpasses many peers in India’s mining and manufacturing industries. It introduced the country’s first women mine managers for underground mining and launched India’s first all-women mine rescue teams. These milestones demonstrate the company’s dedication to breaking gender barriers in mining.
Women at Hindustan Zinc play vital roles across multiple fields, including engineering, geology, research, and lab sciences. More than 70 per cent of female employees have STEM backgrounds, contributing to technological advancements in mining and operations. The company supports their growth with flexible work policies, night shift opportunities, and equal career advancement paths.
Hindustan Zinc aims to increase female representation to 30 per cent by 2030. The company provides mentorship and specialised training programmes to help women overcome workplace challenges and step into leadership roles. Its ‘Zinc Kaushal Kendra’ initiative has also trained over 500 women, equipping them with skills for financial independence.
By prioritising diversity and career growth for women, Hindustan Zinc is setting a new benchmark for inclusion and innovation in the mining and manufacturing industries.
