Ashok Leyland Starts Women-centric Cabin Trim Line At Pantnagar Plant
Ashok Leyland, a commercial vehicle manufacturer and the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, has opened its new ‘Women-centric Cabin Trim Line’ at Pantnagar plant.
The company has taken this initiative to promote gender diversity and equity and to attract more women to the manufacturing industry.
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.
This newly inaugurated line will address the demand of large-size cabins for commercial vehicles which has a capacity of assembling 56 Cabins per shift. It will be operating in 2 shifts.
Commenting on the initiative, Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO of Ashok Leyland, said, “We have always had diversity and inclusion as our top priorities, ensuring that irrespective of gender and ethnicity everyone has access to equal opportunities This endeavour seeks to enhance the skills and employability of these women, enabling them to pursue their dreams.”
The Cabin Trim line will serve as a production line where the painted vehicle cabins will be put together, complete with vital components like the steering system, windshields, windows, electronic elements, headlights, and driver seats. After the installation of these components, the vehicle will undergo thorough testing to ensure that all functions, crucial for a safe and comfortable driving experience, are in optimal working order.
