Ashok Leyland starts Women-centric Cabin Trim Line at Pantnagar plant

Chennai- Ashok Leyland Limited., of the Hinduja Group., a commercial vehicle manufacturer inaugurated a new ‘Women-centric Cabin Trim Line’ at its Pantnagar plant. To promote gender diversity and equity and to attract more women to the manufacturing industry, Ashok Leyland has set up this line with women being the majority of the workforce. The defining feature of this initiative is its leadership structure, where women take charge in every aspect, spanning production, sourcing, quality assurance and production planning.
Inaugurated during this holiday season to commemorate womanhood and serve as an example of the tenacity and fortitude of women across the nation, the Women-centric Cabin Trim Line is centered around women. With the launch of this new series, the growing need for large-size cabins for commercial vehicles will be met. This line will work in two shifts and can assemble up to 56 cabins in a shift.

Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said that, We at Ashok Leyland think it's critical to develop a more diversified workforce. Our Pantnagar plant's new, women-focused line demonstrates our commitment to building an ecosystem at Ashok Leyland that is more inclusive. Diversity and inclusion have always been our main concerns, and we make sure that everyone has access to equal opportunities regardless of gender or ethnicity. Through this initiative, we hope to improve these women's employability and talents so they can follow their ambitions. This perfectly aligns with our brand philosophy of “Koi Manzil Door Nahin”.

Mr. Ganesh Mani, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Leyland, said that, At Ashok Leyland, we're happy to be leading the way in enabling women to succeed in manufacturing by providing them with the appropriate platform. Our dedication to creating a more diverse manufacturing organization that defies norms and preconceptions is demonstrated by the "Women-centric Cabin Trim Line," especially in the traditionally male-dominated manufacturing industry. Opportunities for a more varied workforce will be created by this program, which will also promote equality.

Mr. Raja Radhakrishnan, President & Head-HR, Ashok Leyland, said that, Our philosophy of promoting gender diversity, equity, and inclusion is ideally aligned with the recently launched "Women-centric Cabin Trim Line." Our strategic goal going ahead is to have a more diversified workforce, and we are investing heavily in the education and development of manufacturing skills among our female employees.

Using the Cabin Trim line as a manufacturing line, the painted vehicles cabins will be painstakingly assembled with all of the necessary parts, including the headlights, windshields, windows, steering system, and electronics. Following the installation of these parts, a comprehensive testing procedure will be carried out on the vehicle to guarantee that every system which is essential for a secure and pleasurable driving experience is operating at peak efficiency.

Ashok Leyland is dedicated to cultivating a more inclusive workforce, exemplifying its commitment through substantial investments in empowering and enhancing the skills of its women employees in core manufacturing skills.