Tata Motors is accelerating gender inclusion in manufacturing through its Kaushalya ‘Learn and Earn’ programme, bringing more women onto shop floors across its facilities.
At its Pune plant, women are actively involved in assembling models like the Tata Harrier and Tata Safari, reflecting a visible shift in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
The Kaushalya programme is open to ITI graduates and 12th-pass students, combining hands-on shop-floor experience with classroom training through partners like Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF). This model allows participants to earn while pursuing a diploma, making them industry-ready.
Currently, over 20,000 students are enrolled in the programme, with around 4,600 placed across Tata Motors, its suppliers, and dealers over the past three years. Women make up about 21% of the trainees, with growing participation from smaller towns.
The initiative is also creating leadership opportunities—many women from earlier batches have already moved into team leader roles, while others are exploring engineering and managerial positions within the company.
By blending education, employment, and inclusion, Tata Motors’ Kaushalya programme is not just building skills—it’s reshaping the gender landscape of India’s manufacturing sector.
