Tata Steel Targets 20% Diverse Workforce by 2028
Tata Steel has announced its target to achieve 20% workforce diversity across the group by 2028.
The announcement coincides with the 10th anniversary of MOSAIC, the company’s flagship diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiative, and aligns with Pride Month celebrations.
The move underscores Tata Steel’s intent to redefine norms in traditionally male-dominated sectors like mining and manufacturing.
MOSAIC: The Engine Behind Inclusion at Tata Steel
Launched in 2015, MOSAIC is Tata Steel’s structured D&I framework, anchored in five strategic pillars:
- Recruitment
- Sensitisation
- Retention & Development
- Infrastructure
- Celebration
Over the past decade, MOSAIC has evolved from a policy framework into a lived experience across the organization.
It addresses the unique needs of women, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and affirmative action groups, fostering a culture where every individual can thrive.
Progressive Policies: Beyond Compliance
Tata Steel’s D&I journey is marked by progressive HR policies that go beyond compliance:
- Equal benefits for LGBTQIA+ partners
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- Support for gender transition
- Inclusive relocation and travel benefits
The company created these policies to value individuals for who they are, not just what they do.
Milestones in Inclusion: Breaking Industry Stereotypes
Over the years, Tata Steel has launched several pioneering initiatives under MOSAIC:
- 2017: Women of Mettle scholarship to support women in engineering
- 2019: Women@Mines initiative to integrate women into mining operations
- 2021: Integration of transgender Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) operators
- 2023: Ananta Quest for students with disabilities and onboarding of female firefighter trainees
- 2024: Operationalization of India’s first all-women mining shift at Noamundi
These efforts have helped shatter stereotypes and demonstrate that inclusion is not just a value—but a business imperative.
Tata Steel Leadership Perspective: Purpose-Driven Progress
Atrayee Sanyal, Chief People Officer at Tata Steel, emphasized the company’s long-standing commitment to people-centric policies.
She stated, “Our commitment has always been to foster a more equitable and inclusive workplace—one where individuals are empowered to contribute meaningfully.”
Atrayee added, “As we celebrate a decade of MOSAIC, we do so with even greater clarity, conviction, and commitment than when we first set out.”
Her statement reflects Tata Steel’s belief that diversity fuels creativity, innovation, and resilience—qualities essential for navigating the future of work.
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