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From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

According to Godrej, it communicates LGBT+ inclusive policies and practices through LinkedIn posts and ensures that job descriptions are crafted accordingly

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ILLUSTRATION: AJAY MOHANTY

Shine JacobSharleen Dsouza Chennai/Mumbai
In a move towards gender inclusion, Tamil Nadu has partnered Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) to offer a 5 per cent job reservation for LGBTQAI+ and people with disabilities at GCPL’s upcoming fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing unit in Thiruporur in Chengalpattu district.
 
According to industry experts and activists, while companies acknowledge transgender communities, this is the first time the entire spectrum of gender minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (one’s sexual or gender identity), asexual and intersex, is receiving such a notable share of job participation in the private sector while signing memoranda of understanding with states.
 
“For states like