Dissemination Workshop on Gender Sensitisation in Industries

On 12 March 2024, the Energy Efficiency in Industry & Data program, in collaboration with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Belgaum Foundry Cluster, organised a dissemination workshop on Gender Sensitisation in Industries.  

Gender equality is a key focus for GIZ, and as part of this initiative, the project began training on Gender Sensitivity within MSMEs in the steel sector in Belgaum and Kolhapur. The goal was to increase awareness and understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment, aiming to foster behavioral change and integrate a gender perspective into daily operations. These gender sensitisation trainings are crucial in addressing biases and creating an inclusive, positive work environment.  

A total of 20 training sessions were conducted in 20 units across Belgaum and Kolhapur, reaching over 400 participants, with 70% of them being women.  

To share the outcomes and impact of these trainings, a dissemination workshop was held for unit owners, senior management, supervisors, and HR personnel. The workshop highlighted the following key learnings:  

- Equal pay parity  

- Importance of a diverse workforce  

- Formation of women representatives in units  

- Creating a conducive work environment  

- Employee-friendly HR policies  

- Recognition through awards and appreciation  

For more information, contact  Ms. Priyanka Chandra – priyanka.chandra(at)giz.de.