Taking forward the people-oriented culture of diversity and inclusion, Tata Steel’s Ore Mines & Quarries(OMQ) Division organised SABAL SAHIYOG, a conclave promoting convergence and collaboration among all stakeholders of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) at Officers’ Club, Noamundi. Mr Satish Chandra, Disability Commissioner, Government of Jharkhand graced the occasion as Chief Guest along with Mr Manish Mishra, General Manager, Ore Mines & Quarries (OMQ) Division, Tata Steel.

SABAL SAHIYOG focused on ensuring the dignity of people with disabilities, is a one of its kind initiative by Tata Steel in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. It aims to create a platform where Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), governmental bodies along with Tata Steel as a corporate, can synergise their efforts in weaving a better future for PwDs in India. More than 80 representatives from 35 eminent NGOs from the states of Nagaland, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand participated in the conclave.

Welcoming all the dignitaries from across India, Mr Manish Mishra said:“ If we all do our best that we can, we can build a more diversified and inclusive environment. I am sure there will be a lot of takeaways from this conclave.”

Addressing the gathering, Mr Satish Chandra said: “It’s a big event at a small location. I am really very happy to see SABAL bloom this way. This initiative by Tata Steel to groom PwDs in a dedicated manner, in many ways is a pathbreaker.”

Sharing her experience, Ms Shanti Raghavan, Founder, Enable India said:“ The definition of ability is ever changing, what is normal to one, might be difficult for the other. We need to be sensitive, inclusive and rational in our understanding, only then we can create an environment where diversity can bloom. Tata Steel has done a remarkable job in putting together a platform from where PwDs can take a leap of faith. We are happy to partner with Tata Steel in the entire venture. ” 

India’s first sight impaired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer, Mr Rajesh Singh said: “It is a wonderful initiative by Tata Steel and I wish to extend my best wishes on its way forward.”

In a day-long conclave focused on realising the collective strength, different games, activities and team work tasks kept all engrossed. The evening concluded with cultural progamme presented by PwDs.

About Tata Steel                  
Tata Steel Group is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) as on March 31, 2018. It is the one of world's most geographically-diversified steel producers, with operations in 26 countries and a commercial presence in over 50 countries. The Group recorded a consolidated turnover of US $20.41 billion (INR 133,016 crore) in FY18. Tata Steel Group is spread across five continents with an employee base of nearly 74,000. Tata Steel retained Industry Leader position in FY18 and ranked second overall in the DJSI assessment, 2017. The Company has been recognised as the Climate Disclosure Leader in ‘Steel category’ by CDP (2017). Besides being a member of the World Steel Climate Action Programme, Tata Steel was felicitated with several awards including the Prime Minister’s Trophy for the best performing integrated steel plant for 2014-15 and 2015-16, Best Risk Management by CNBC TV18 (2018) and ‘Corporate Strategy Award’ by Mint (2018). The Company also received the ‘Most Ethical Company’ award from Ethisphere Institute for the sixth time (2018), Steel Sustainability Champions (2017) by the World Steel Association, Dun & Bradstreet Corporate Awards (2017 & 2018), Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award by Institute of Directors (2017) as well as 'Asia's Best Integrated Report' award by the Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (2017), among several others.

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