KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL, said, the company has robust internal processes to ensure equal and merit-oriented career progression for its women employees as well

HYDERABAD, Mar 8 (The CONNECT) - L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMHRL) has won The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) Award 2022 for Gender Parity. This coveted award was given away by Jayesh Ranjan, Telangana Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments.

Anindita Sinha, Head – Corporate Communications, L&TMRHL, received the award during the ‘Conference on Gender Equality for a Sustainable Tomorrow’ held on the occasion on International Women’s Day 2022.

Acknowledging the award, KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL, said, the company is committed to providing a safe and efficient work environment for its women employees and has robust internal processes to ensure equal and merit-oriented career progression for its women employees.

Hyderabad Metro Rail, the urban transportation icon of the city of Hyderabad, which is the second largest metro network in India is providing the right track for women who want to grow in their professional life. Since its inception in 2017, Hyderabad Metro Rail has attracted people from across the country and has been providing all its employees, irrespective of their genders equal job opportunities and career growth. There are over 130 women staff who are serving Hyderabad Metro Rail encompassing general management, train operations, station controlling, train systems, and office management, among others.

All women employees get equal involvement and opportunities in learning and development activities. The company also offers strong HR practices that help women employees get opportunities devoid of any gender biases and grow up the corporate ladder. A robust system of safety and security for all women and male employees is in place at all the work locations within the organisation.

Apart from the regular benefits such as maternity leaves and easy access to the insurance claim system, Hyderabad Metro Rail also cares for the health of its employees and has offered a fully equipped gymnasium with equal hours to both women and men at its Admin office at Uppal Depot.