Threads of change Celebrating a decade of Mosaic

Over the past decade, Tata Steel has been weaving a powerful narrative of inclusion, one that celebrates individuality, challenges norms, and builds a workplace where everyone can thrive. This journey is embodied in Mosaic—a dedicated Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) programme launched in 2015 with the vision of making inclusion a lived experience across the organisation. More than a set of initiatives, Mosaic is a mindset—one that promotes respect, nurtures talent, and fosters collaboration.

Mosaic is anchored in five strategic pillars—Recruitment, Sensitisation, Retention & Development, Infrastructure, and Celebration. It addresses the unique needs of diverse communities, including women, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Affirmative Action groups.

Milestones over the years have been many and meaningful. From launching the Women of Mettle scholarship in 2017 to introducing menstrual leave and PwD onboarding guidelines in 2018, Tata Steel has consistently led with empathy and intent. In 2019, the 'Women@Mines' initiative shattered industry stereotypes, while equal benefits for same-sex partners set new standards in corporate policy.

The journey continued with transformative steps—trans-person recruitment drives and enhanced parental benefits in 2021, and QUEERious, a case competition for LGBTQIA+ students, in 2022. In 2023, the first batch of women firefighter trainees made history. And in 2024, Tata Steel set a global benchmark with the world’s first all-women mining shift at Noamundi.