Dalmia Cement Celebrates International Women’s Day with Commitment to Empowerment and Inclusivity

Bhubaneshwar, 8th March, 2024: Commemorating International Women’s Day, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), India’s leading cement manufacturing company hosted a special series of events at its Rajgangpur facility in Odisha, showcasing initiatives dedicated to empowering and uplifting women, while also emphasizing DCBL’s commitment to promoting inclusivity, diversity and gender equality in the communities surrounding their operations. Two key highlights of the program included the announcement of a hockey coaching center at Lanjiberna, designed to nurture budding talents within the local communities. Additionally, DCBL reaffirmed its commitment to skill development by presenting appointment letters to 53 trainees who successfully completed training programs as General Duty Assistants and Sewing Machine Operators at the DIKSHa center in Lanjiberna. _ of the trainees felicitated were women. The event was graced by renowned former Indian field hockey player and 28th Eklavya Awardee, Ms. Namita Toppo alongside ______ who brought their valuable insights as Chief Guests. Also, among the distinguished guests were Mr. Ganesh W. Jirkuntwar, Senior Executive Director & National Manufacturing Head, DCBL, Mr. Chetan Shrivastav, Executive Director, DCBL, Dr. Niladri Bhushan Parhi, AED DCBL-HR head Rajgangpur and Mr. Omprakash Khelkar, Head- Lanjiberna Mines. 

Mr. Ganesh W. Jirkuntwar, Senior Executive Director & National Manufacturing Head, DCBL shared, “At Dalmia Cement we are dedicated to promoting positive change within rural communities across regions of our operations. We believe in the transformative power of sustainable development, which entails uplifting communities by providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. By empowering women through skill development programs, promoting entrepreneurship, and advocating for gender equality, we not only uplift individual lives but also enable broader social and economic progress. We are proud to witness the culmination of our efforts towards building a more inclusive and diverse environment.”

The day was marked by a range of social and cultural activities highlighting the pivotal role of women in driving positive change within their communities. From honouring women Sarpanch & PRIs for their exemplary service to showcasing the talents of female artisans through initiatives like Hastakala, the celebration underscored the vital role of women in shaping a more inclusive society. Breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes, the event featured empowering moments such as the inaugural Gent’s Fashion Show, where women artisans proudly presented their handcrafted batik print creations, symbolizing their resilience and creativity. Videos showcasing DCBL’s flagship projects like Wadi, Drushti, Hastakala, Annadata, Bamboo Cultivation, DIKSHa and various projects under Gram Parivartan were screened to show the transformative impact of various programs conducted by Dalmia Cement to uplift and support the communities, specifically women in the region. The program concluded on a vibrant note with cultural performances, including a drama highlighting DCBL’s R&R scheme and facilities, as well as traditional dances like Sambalpuri & Sadri. 

About Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd:

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited (BSE Code: 542216|NSE Symbol: DALBHARAT and listed in MSE), is a leading player in the cement manufacturing segment and has been in existence since 1939. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited prides itself on having one of the lowest carbon footprints in the cement world globally. It is the first cement company to commit to RE100, EP100 & EV100 (first triple joiner) – showing real business leadership in the clean energy transition by taking a joined-up approach. With a growing capacity, currently pegged at 44.6 MnT, Dalmia Cement is the fourth-largest cement manufacturing group in India by installed capacity. Spread across ten states and fifteen manufacturing units, the company is a category leader in super-specialist cement used for oil well, railway sleepers and airstrips and is the country’s largest producer of Portland Slag Cement (PSC). Visit us at Dalmia Cement.

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