Udaipur, March 8, 2025 – Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer, has launched the #WomenOfZinc campaign on International Women’s Day 2025. This initiative aims to showcase career opportunities for women in the metals, mining, and manufacturing sectors, challenging industry stereotypes and promoting gender diversity in historically male-dominated fields.
Through a compelling video series, the campaign highlights the real-life success stories of women professionals who are driving innovation, efficiency, and leadership within Hindustan Zinc’s core operations. With an ambitious goal to increase female representation from 25% to 30%, the company is accelerating its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Empowering Women in the Metals & Mining Industry
Despite rapid industrial growth and the global shift towards a metal-intensive economy, women remain underrepresented in the metals and mining sector. Hindustan Zinc’s #WomenOfZinc campaign is designed to inspire change by celebrating trailblazing women who have broken barriers in exploration, mining, and smelting.
📢 Meet the Women Leading the Change:
🔗 Sqn Ldr (Retd) Anamika Jha – Business Unit Director, Pantnagar Metal Plant
🔗 Dr. Kavita Bhardwaj – Deputy CEO, Hindmetal Exploration
🔗 Nehal Solanki – Mine Planning, Rajpura Dariba Mine
These industry pioneers are reshaping the metals sector, demonstrating that women can thrive in technical, operational, and leadership roles.
Hindustan Zinc’s Commitment to Women’s Empowerment
Hindustan Zinc is integrating Industry 4.0, digitalization, robotics, and automation to create a more inclusive and dynamic workplace. Key initiatives include:
✔ Flexible Work Arrangements – Remote work options, year-long childcare sabbaticals
✔ Spouse Hiring Program – Supporting dual-career professionals
✔ Health & Wellness Policies – Physical and mental health support, exclusive mentoring sessions
✔ Women in Mining – Integration into backshift roles (2 PM – 10 PM shifts) to enhance career growth opportunities
🏆 In FY24, 34% of all new hires were women from top-tier colleges, strengthening Hindustan Zinc’s position as a preferred employer for women in the metals industry.
📢 Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Limited, on Gender Inclusion:
💬 “Metals and mining are crucial for a low-carbon future, yet women’s participation remains low. At Hindustan Zinc, we are actively bridging this skill gap by tapping into the immense potential of women talent. Our goal is to achieve 30% female representation by 2030. The #WomenOfZinc campaign is a step towards making metals and mining the most sought-after sector for women professionals.”
Beyond the Workplace – Women’s Upliftment at the Community Level
Hindustan Zinc’s International Women’s Day celebrations extend far beyond its corporate offices. Community-focused programs include:
✔ Self-Defense Training – Empowering women with safety skills
✔ Financial Literacy & Soft Skills Development – Helping women become economically independent
✔ Sakhi Utsav – A flagship initiative bringing together 10,000 women entrepreneurs across Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, fostering economic self-reliance
🔗 Explore Career Opportunities at Hindustan Zinc: HZL Careers
Hindustan Zinc – A Global Leader in Sustainability & Inclusion
As a Vedanta Group company, Hindustan Zinc is not only a leader in zinc and silver production but also a pioneer in sustainable and responsible business practices. The company has been:
🏆 Ranked as the World’s Most Sustainable Metals & Mining Company (S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024)
💧 Certified 2.41 Times Water-Positive
🌍 Committed to ESG leadership and industry transformation
Through bold initiatives like #WomenOfZinc, Hindustan Zinc is paving the way for a more inclusive, progressive, and high-impact future for women in the metals sector.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
