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DE&I in India Inc: Finding a job gets tougher for persons with disabilities

The refinery, crude oil and natural gas sector, dominated by public sector companies, has done better on inclusion

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Sachin P MampattaAnoushka SawhneySamreen Wani Mumbai/New Delhi
This is the first of a four-part series examining diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in corporate India. Broadly, diversity allows people gainful employment, inclusion gives them the opportunity to contribute, and equity provides fair access to resources and benefits. Part 1 explores a dip in the representation of persons with disabilities.

Muhammed Aslam P V has a master’s degree and experience working in the accounts department of two private companies. He suffers from a locomotive disability arising out of a birth condition. The 27-year-old has been looking for a job since the beginning of this financial year.

He may