Indian Women Steer Into the Automotive Industry, but Challenges Remain
19 DEC 2024
The Indian automotive industry is accelerating towards becoming a global leader by 2030, marking significant advancements in technology and production. Alongside this growth, there has been a noticeable increase in the participation of women in roles traditionally dominated by men. A report by TeamLease Services highlights this shift, particularly in sectors like electric vehicles (EVs), electronics, and phone manufacturing, which are opening doors for a larger female workforce.
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The Indian automotive sector aims to become a consolidated global leader by 2030, with rapid advancement being made in technology and manufacturing. Added to this growth is the noticeable rise of the feminine workforce in traditionally male-dominated industries. This trend, particularly in EVs, electronics, and cell phone manufacturing, is being propelled by the TeamLease Services report revealing a rise in women participation.
These Industries, which require attention to details and dexterity, appreciate women capability in that regard. However, a very big gender imbalance continues to exist where men still make up 89.5% of temporary employment; thus, a very prompt effort is needed to remedy this situation.
The disparity in technical qualifications is no less grim. Men continue to outrank women in the receiving of diplomas at 13.5% and ITI certification, where they account for 11.5%. Women, however, men lead in postgraduate education by 24.3% to 10.5%. Such stark figures reinforce the need for a more targeted approach to attract women into technical education and into manufacturing roles.
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The report states that the majority workforce consists of people still at the age of between 28 and 37 years, approximately 43.6%. One good thing about this category is that they can adapt themselves to any technology; additionally, they are under a lot of pressure to be trained in technical and analytical skills by the time they resettle in an ever-changing sector. Further, almost half of the workforce is holding graduates degrees, with male and female populace holding these graduate degrees being almost at par.
Geographically, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu lead in contractual workforce contributions accounting for 17.2 per cent and 14.6 per cent respectively. States like Uttar Pradesh with 9.6 per cent and Karnataka with 9.4 per cent follow closely. States like Delhi (3.6 per cent), Rajasthan (3.5 per cent) and Bihar (3.4 per cent) contribute smaller shares. West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala collectively account for 24 per cent
While the report applauds the rise in women’s participation, it stresses the need for sustained efforts to address gender disparities, especially in technical roles. Building a skilled and diverse workforce is vital to ensuring the industry’s growth aligns with its ambitions to compete globally. Supporting the younger generation with necessary training and opportunities remains a critical step towards achieving this goal.
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