A Tectonic Shift All Women Shift at Noamundi

In December 2024, Tata Steel etched a landmark in its century-long mining legacy by launching its first all-women shift at the Noamundi Iron Mine—an inspiring step towards gender equity in an industry traditionally dominated by men. This historic initiative, the first-of-itskind globally, reflects the Company’s deep-rooted belief in building inclusive, future-forward workplaces.

As Noamundi marks 100 years of mining operations, the all-women shift stands as a powerful symbol of transformation—where women now lead critical roles as Heavy Earth Moving Machine, shovel, loader, drill, and dozer operators, as well as shift supervisors. The journey began in 2019 with 'Women@Mines', a pioneering diversity programme launched after the Mines Act was amended to allow women in all mining shifts.

Tata Steel further expanded its vision with 'Tejaswini', a flagship initiative that identifies and trains women from local communities to join the mining workforce. In 2022, under 'Tejaswini 2.1', 24 operators were selected out of 2,100 applicants.

By embracing diversity and dismantling barriers, Tata Steel continues to redefine possibilities in core industries.