In a forward-thinking announcement on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Tata Steel revealed its plans to integrate female employees across all three shifts at its Jamshedpur plant. This monumental decision will see an estimated 543 women, spanning 21 different departments, operating on a three-shift schedule by February 1, 2026. The deployment is carefully planned to occur in a phased manner, ensuring a smooth transition for everyone involved.
This bold expansion marks a significant milestone for Tata Steel’s trailblazing initiative, ‘Udaan: Wings of Change,’ which already witnessed the successful deployment of women into all three shifts on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Such a strategic move powerfully underlines Tata Steel’s steadfast commitment to cultivating enhanced gender diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its workforce, aligning perfectly with its broader DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) objectives.
The company clarified that this progressive step follows recent regulatory approvals from the government, showcasing Tata Steel’s proactive and visionary approach to crafting an inclusive work environment. Atrayee Sanyal, Chief People Officer of Tata Steel, articulated the initiative’s core values, stating, “The ‘Udaan: Wings of Change’ program is a profound testament to Tata Steel’s deep-rooted commitment to empowering women and nurturing a truly inclusive workplace. By enabling our female employees to participate in three-shift operations, we are not only widening their career horizons but also significantly strengthening the very fabric of our organization through a wealth of diverse perspectives and invaluable capabilities. We have painstakingly developed a comprehensive support system, ensuring their utmost safety, security, well-being, and continuous professional growth.” This initiative is poised to set a new industry standard, championing equal opportunities and a more representative industrial workforce.