Inclusion @ Godrej: Godrej Capital marks IDPwD through ENAble Dialogue

Read how Godrej Capital organised Enable Dialogue to mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities and one year of the ENAbLE ERG. The event featured personal stories, a powerful panel discussion, and a performance by comedian Sweta Mantri.

On 6th December 2024, Godrej Capital acknowledged International Day for Persons with Disabilities alongside the first anniversary of the ENAbLE Employee Resource Group. To mark this occasion, we hosted Enable Dialogue, an engaging event focused on inclusion and enablement.  

Manish Shah (Managing Director and CEO, Godrej Capital) speaking at ENAble Dialogue

It was truly inspiring to hear personal stories from our colleagues’ parents and partners, which added depth and authenticity to the candid conversations we had around disability inclusion. Leaders from Godrej Industries Group and employees shared stories of their own, and a panel discussion deepened and enriched the conversation. 

The event concluded with a memorable stand-up comedy performance by comedian and REX Karmaveer Chakra Awardee Sweta Mantri, which brought us all closer together in our commitment to inclusion. 

Lab member Pulakita Mayekar speaking at ENAble Dialogue

Godrej DEI Lab member Pulakita Mayekar was a panelist at the Enable Dialogue, where she advocated for employers to be open to “awkward conversations” with their employees. She elaborated that employees with disabilities can sometimes feel their requirements are too trivial, like asking for a desk closer to a washroom on account of weak bladder muscles. But these details can make the difference between a productive and unproductive work environment. She shared some of her favourite words, by Judith Heumann: "Some people say that what I did changed the world...But really, I simply refused to accept what I was told about who I could be. And I was willing to make a fuss about it." 

Text and Image by GC’s DEI team

 

 
 

Godrej DEI Lab member Pulakita Mayekar was a panelist at the Enable Dialogue, where she advocated for employers to be open to “awkward conversations” with their employees. She elaborated that employees with disabilities can sometimes feel their requirements are too trivial, like asking for a desk closer to a washroom on account of weak bladder muscles. But these details can make the difference between a productive and unproductive work environment.