- PL Muthusekkar, Managing Director at NORD Drivesystem, expresses hope about the unexplored possibilities latent within India’s rising female graduates
- Taking Bangladesh as an excellent example, Muthusekkar opines that gender equality in the workplace is the key to a developed economy
- Indian manufacturing needs a women’s workforce adept in industry knowledge and work ethics
Indian manufacturing has travelled acres breaking through laborious operations of giant machines at odd hours and mushrooming of countless stereotypes, a workplace scenario that distinguished manufacturing as men's territory. Fast forward to 2021, technology has swept over the sector, revolutionalising the shop floors and broadening the scope for women in manufacturing.
Palaniappan Muthusekkar, Managing Director at NORD Drivesystem, while discussing women’s role in manufacturing applauds countries like Bangladesh where the economy has flourished with the active participation of women in the workforce. A leader with decades of experience, Mr Muthusekkar believes that a nation’s development squarely rests on the simple philosophy of educating, employing, empowering women– and thereby eradicating poverty. A nation that boosts women’s commitment to growth and development is capable of succeeding in leaps and bounds.
Spirit to Cultivate Growth Mindset
Acknowledging the flourishing vistas of opportunities manufacturing has opened up for women, Sekkar points out the anachronistic work processes that had previously barred women from participating in the industry. However, times have changed and so should the manufacturing industry, because “Women represent a formidable force in manufacturing, and it would be a shame if India does not utilise the invaluable resources that a well-trained women’s workforce will provide”, adds Mr Muthusekkar.
Commenting on the age-old barriers that had previously set the boundaries for women in manufacturing, Mr Muthusekkar exerts the importance of having the right mindset to challenge the odds and excel in the industry. From Mr Muthusekkar's perspective, having strong work ethics and being a team player will help women to wade through the nerve-wracking difficulties in any profession and plan forward.
“Over the years, India’s rank has unfortunately slumped down close to Middle East countries in regards to working woman ratio. Europe and East Asia fare better.” PL Muthusekkar emphasises the strenuous efforts India should invest to march on the path of development and attain a higher literacy rate, health and family welfare and overall empowerment of its citizens.
Imperative for a Thriving Economy: Equality in Workplace
PL Muthusekkar points out the silver lining beaming on the horizon as the percentage of women graduates is consistently on the rise. Policymakers should be willing to harness the spike in graduate women to assure skill development, eradicate gender disparity and work on the employment ratio. We are globally led by a woman, our Chairman Jutta Humbert, of Getriebebau-NORD GmbH & Co KG”, comments Mr. Muthusekkar.
“We need to strategise clear policies and think about employment in the coming years as more women graduates. Policymakers should start working on it as over 40% of the graduates are women. The government should not let the talent go haywire, but instead should utilise the knowledge and skills these new graduates bring to the table.”
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