Wings Programme
As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Godrej Foods Limited onboarded 23 sales and manufacturing trainees under WINGS Batch 3.0, strengthening structured early-career pathways across the organisation. In this phase, the programme was extended to manufacturing, and welcomed diploma holders into roles across multiple plants. This marked an important step in creating inclusive talent pipelines beyond traditional corporate functions. The onboarding was reinforced by strong leadership engagement. CEO Abhay Parnerkar, Sales Head Paresh M, and CHRO Mallika Mutreja shared perspectives on inclusive growth, capability building, and long-term career progression. Sunil Kataria addressed the cohort, underscoring the organisation’s commitment to nurturing early-career talent. Reflections from Saurabh Pandey and Praveen Tiwari on the journeys of WINGS Batches 1 and 2 highlighted the programme’s sustained impact on professional development and functional readiness.
Wings in Oil Palm Business
Under the WINGS programme, Godrej Agrovet onboarded 29 women trainees into the Oil Palm Business. A cohort of graduates from agriculture and horticulture institutions across Andhra Pradesh were inducted into roles within Extension and R&D teams across multiple operational locations. Through this, early-career women professionals gained an opportunity to build practical, on-ground capabilities aligned to farmer engagement, and sustainable agriculture.
Building the Talent Pipeline for Manufacturing
Through the We-Chemie initiative, our chemical manufacturing businesses continue to expand access to meaningful opportunities in the sector. In FY26, the Astec business piloted the WINGS programme in manufacturing with 11 trainees, marking the second year of bringing in chemical graduates and postgraduates from economically weaker sections. Efforts to strengthen participation on the manufacturing shopfloor also continued across other businesses. 13 women joined Astec, while 20 women apprentices were onboarded across Aqua Feed and Godrej Foods through government skill development programmes such as the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).
Veteran Hiring
The inclusion of defence veterans into leadership roles continues to strengthen our DEI outcomes and operational maturity. The induction of Wing Commander Sonam Bakshi (Retd.) as Deputy General Manager – Manufacturing, Crop Protection Business, at the Jammu factory highlights how veteran talent brings immediate impact through disciplined execution, people leadership, and high-stakes decision-making. This initiative reinforces our commitment to inclusive talent pathways while building a resilient leadership pipeline aligned with business continuity, safety, and performance excellence.
Enabling Managers As DEI Champions
As a part of GAVL’s continued commitment to building a representative and inclusive workforce, the Inclusivity Training programme was scaled as a GAVL-level DEI intervention during the year. Moving beyond a single business unit, the initiative was implemented across Animal Feed, Oil Palm Business, Crop Protection Business, and Astec, covering close to 600 employees.
Our Years in Number:
120+ women students across AP and Telangana trained for sales career readiness through Godrej Agrovet’s DISHA Programme.
Our Year in Awards:
Godrej Agrovet received recognition for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Godrej Group Awards 2025 for moving the representation needle from 8% in FY24 to 12% in FY25 and for building a strong external ecosystem and advocacy for women in the agricultural sector.
