Author: Priya Ghosh

Ruma Kinariwala Rao, battled raising eyebrows in the foundry, empowering other women Resilience to empower women and enlighten the younger generation has earned Ruma a  position as a Guest Lecturer in Thakur College of Engineering, Mumbai Defying ordeals and hostility in the workplace, Ruma successfully bagged recognition in the Indian foundry sector  A second-generation entrepreneur and Chairperson of the Indian Institute of Foundrymen (Greater Mumbai), Ruma Kinariwala Rao has embarked on a glorious ride of howling success. At just in her thirties, she has created an identity of her own and has mastered her skills in the Foundry business. Her…

 Dedication and love for engineering empower Revati to work in manufacturing Times are changing and women can manage shop floor operations with ease & diligence Representation of girls in Engineering colleges taking a positive turn and gender disparity is getting bridged An inclusive work environment is a key to a bright future in the manufacturing sector Revati Nitin Bhavsar is an Electronics Engineer by profession and is currently working as Technical Executive at Pune Techtrol Private Limited. With sheer diligence and hard work, Revati has added many feathers to her cap as a woman engineer while continuing to enjoy her work and…

Suman Pal Systems Head at Rhino Machines had once defiantly dealt with unfavourable workplace scenarios with courage Suman always valued self-confidence and trusted her potentials to succeed Ernest dedication at Rhino Machines has equipped her with rewarding skills and industry expertise A young girl from a remote area of Gujarat, Suman Pal is now the Systems Head of Rhino machines diligently working on the shop floor with heavy machines keeping intact her confidence and passion. The path she chose had several hurdles which she eradicated with her unwavering dedication. Forced to study Bcom despite her interest in science due to the…

Grand Moss electric scooters, a brainchild of Shankari Mohanraj, is a testimonial to the courage and motivation she seeks to aspire in the budding women entrepreneurs in manufacturing Shankari Mohanraj believes family restrictions keep women from pursuing a career in manufacturing Shankari envisions India cheering for equality and gender diversity in workplace as a global leader in manufacturing Combating financial crunches and unanticipated letdowns, Shankari Mohanraj broke all taboos and created the eco-friendly vehicle “Grand Moss”. An Electronics and Communication Engineer from Chennai, Shankari took the giant leap to boost the Earth’s green and reduce carbon footprints. “In this polluted…

Global Technical Leader at Boeing India, Seema is a known innovator for making systems more efficient by applying best of Human and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and defines success as bringing the human-centric AI technology to benefit manufacturing industries A dedicated supporter of STEM for women and strives to prove a level-playing field for women who want to join manufacturing Always believed in sincerely serving at her organizations and simultaneously prioritize her personal space “If you believe in something you will surely achieve it”, Seema Chopra, a young girl who once harboured the vision of becoming an engineer and now the…

Conquered ignorance and crushing poverty to become the CEO of The Durga Project Persistently striving towards creating a liberal space for working women in rural Rajasthan Look forward to more projects like Durga for the welfare of rural Indian women Rukmani Devi Katara, CEO, Durga energy, once fiercely took up the challenge of fighting odds and in the process empowered thousands of women in rural Rajasthan to attain financial independence and become self reliant. Rukmani was just 15 years of age when she was married off by her parents. Belonging to a remote village in Rajasthan, Rukmani could hardly anticipate…

Second generation entrepreneur, Aditi Chowdhary showcases exemplary talent for establishing self-identity in foundry MBA student who joined her family-owned foundry unit, the benchmark had seemed too high to conquer The concept of shop floors in foundries has evolved, and new automated machines are introduced to encourage gender inclusivity A commerce graduate with an MBA from Babson College, Aditi Chowdhary is a second-generation entrepreneur and director at MPM Private Limited who has found her own identity in the foundry business. Inspired by her grandmother and father, Aditi always wanted to be an entrepreneur albeit she was initially unsure which sector fascinated…

Sirisha believes that awareness about the manufacturing industry should begin early in schools with  the uniform implementation of STEM education A safe work environment & gender-inclusive hiring policies can go a long way to defy gender bias and workplace sexism, expresses faith in government’s initiatives targeted at training & upskilling women  With a Master’s degree in VLSI Design from Manipal University and over 16 years of experience in the aerospace and automotive industry, Sirisha A has proven her worth in the manufacturing sector by winning admiration and accolades. Currently, she is heading the Industrial Engineering & New Product Launch at Continental…

Working as a third-generation entrepreneur in her family-owned manufacturing unit Vaibhavi Wankawala strives towards debunking myths and presumptions about the manufacturing sector She voices support for a complete change in the hiring and training process of  women for gender inclusivity in manufacturing Vaibhavi Wankawala, a Commerce graduate and is at the forefront of her family’s foundry business where she has continued to prove her mettle even during the darkest hours. She is a part of Jay Metal Tech, manufacturers and suppliers of Industrial valves and castings. Their vast range includes products like propeller shaft casting, pump casting, railway pin insulator and…

Shreya narrates her distressing experience on her first-ever visit to a factory shop floor Addressing the gender gap in her classrooms, Shreya speaks up on government initiatives for a gender-inclusive manufacturing sector Lack of awareness about Electrical Engineering has kept women away from joining the sector Shreya Nadgouda is pursuing a master's in Electronic Engineering and diligently pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an industry professional. Belonging to a family of engineers, she had chalked her path in engineering right from the beginning. She was never afraid or hesitant to choose the core engineering sector of electronics. Ever since she embarked…