International Women’s Day is celebrated by CMA each year bringing to the fore the various roles being played by women in the Cement Industry in India, in keeping with this intent, CMA launched its initiative Women of Cement in 2022. CMA applauds and would like to highlight the women in the Cement fraternity. Women of Cement celebrates the resilience, strength and commitment of women in the Cement Industry and we call them, the Women of Cement.
It is truly inspiring to witness the growing presence of women in diverse roles within the Cement Industry. This shift underscores the dedication of our Member Companies to fostering gender inclusivity and empowerment.
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, as announced by the United Nations, is For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.
This CMA film, which highlights how the CMA and our Member Companies truly embody this theme.
CA N.Sankari is a young Chartered Accountant and Post Graduate in Business Management. She has a vast experience of 15 years in the area of Finance and Accounts. She started her carrier as Trainee and promoted to Audit manager in an Audit firm. Subsequently, she joined as Senior Associate in Marne Dimension Logistics Ld. At present, She has been working as Deputy Manager Finance since Jan 2013 in Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited, a reputed Tamil Nadu State Public Sector Undertaking having an annual turnover of Rs.800 Crores mainly dealing with manufacturing of Cement to Government and private parties. She has been playing crucial role for preparing annual budget for the organization and heading the finance department besides took an active role in the project management in the recently installed one million tonnes per annum capacity of state of the art new modern cement plant at Ariyalur at a project cost of Rs.809 crore. She is a key member in various committees of the present organization which includes Tenders, Purchase, Price Fixation of Cement and Cost Control activities etc. Further, She has excellent experience in the field of Income tax, Accounting, Financial Management. She has been directly reporting to Chairman and Managing Director who will be normally in the cadre of IAS officer besides reporting to Board of TANCEM. Apart from the leading front at the workplace, Sankari also leads by example at Home. She was married to Mr.Vijayan who is a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant. She has two kids and she adjust her schedules and make compromises when the needs of children and other family members collide with work.
Mrs. Sukanya Goswami is working as Senior Manager – CSR, as Head of CSR Department in Star Cement Ltd for a continuous service of six and half years and worked in leadership position for a total period of 8 years overseeing Corporate Social Responsibilities in Cement Manufacturing Industry in North Eastern Region. • As Senior Manager CSR, responsible for Design of CSR Policy Framework, Planning of CSR Projects, Budget Preparation, Ensure proper implementation of CSR projects in three states Assam & Meghalaya and West Bengal through CSR state level teams, documentation of CSR project activities, Collaboration with Government, Quasi Government and Non-Governmental Departments, Stakeholder Management, ensure Third Party Evaluation and Impact Assessment, Social Audit, Need Assessment Study etc. • The CSR initiates taken up in Education sector, Community Development programs were appreciated through Awards and recognition like World CSR Congress – ET Now, Education Today, Telegraph Education Award, 7th Enabling North East Award etc. • Within a few years, under her leadership, the CSR Teams in different states of Star Cement Ltd could bring about a positive foot print in operational areas thereby enhancing the brand image of the company. Total 22 years of experience of in CSR and development sector comprising of Community Development, NGO management, Socio economic analysis of externally funded projects etc. a few of which were funded by World Bank, Asian Development Bank also. Completed Masters in Economics and LLB from Guwahati University, MBA (HR), and Bachelor of Education (B Ed)
Sumbul is the Head of HR Operations in Star Cement, managing the entire portfolio of Employee Life Cycle including HR Processes, Compensation & Benefits and HR Automation. In this role she is responsible for bringing in process improvements and efficiencies through in depth analysis and incorporating market best practices.In her career spanning over 15 years she has worked in leadership roles across Media, FMCG and Cement Industry handling a variety of profiles including Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development and HR Business partnering. Sumbul is a Post Graduate in HR and prior to joining Star Cement, she has worked in PepsiCo India and Zee Entertainment Ltd. Sumbul has worked extensively in the area of HR Policies, HR Process automation, Compensation Structure design, Salary Planning, Compensation Benchmarking, Sales Incentive Schemes, Capability Building, Senior Leadership Development programs and Succession Planning as well as driving innovative people management initiatives to support the business strategy.
My Self Smt. Maniung Pde D/O of Shri Lowis Pohlynjar (Retired person from Govt service) and Smt Twelsina Pde (House wife). I have completed my B.E. Electronics & communication from GBPEC Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkhand. I have joined Star Cement in January, 2005 as GET in Instrumentation Department, presently holding the position of Deputy Manager – Instrumentation. My role and Responsible are looking after Raw Mill, crusher (SCL) and VRM (SCML), Shift management in Dept.
Dr. Vaishali Bose manages day to day activities of Medical Centre at GSCL, OPD / IPD Management. Periodical Health check up of employees as per Factories Act, pre employment Health check-up. She ensures Statutory Compliance in all aspects and Liaison Government Officials. Organizing various type of Medical and Health Camps at Sidhee Health Care Centre. Co-ordination with P & A Department for Administrative aspects, M.O. of PHC and CHC, local Civil Hospital for various cases. Organizing First Aid Training and attending emergency cases from Plant. Proper liaisoning of referral cases. To maintain all records as per various Law applicable, look after Para medical staff, rush with emergency patients for further treatment. Internal Trainings for OHSAS and First-Aid, CSR Activities under Health Centre, awareness and Compliance of IMS and Safety norms. Core Group Member of IMS from Health Centre.
Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies. Liaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations, often via telephone and email. Developing and maintaining the company’s corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage. Communicating with colleagues and key spokespeople, writing and editing in-house magazines, articles and annual reports. Managing and updating information and engaging with users on social media sites, sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities. Maintaining and updating information on the organization’s website. Commissioning market research and managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation along with any other assignment given by the management from time to time.