Godrej Material Handling business of Godrej & Boyce has concluded the training of its first batch of women forklift drivers. In 2011, the company under its CSR strategy called `Good and Green' had launched Godrej Disha to ensure employability for one million youth that will enhance their earning potential.

Godrej Disha is the flagship skill training program for the underserved youth. The Godrej Disha Forklift Driver course for ladies started as a gender diversity initiative. The 14 day training, started on December 1st , concluded with all the women participants being awarded with a training certificate. 

Another batch with only women has started today (15th December). Women forklift drivers seem to be non-existent in India and this may be one of the very first times such training has been conducted by any company. The training will open new career options for these women.

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