The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to diversity and inclusion with the successful launch of 'LeaDHer 2025', a leadership development program tailored for its women professionals. The inaugural session, held at the company's head office in Bhubaneswar, brought together 137 women employees from across the organization for an intensive day of training designed to strengthen their leadership capabilities and prepare them to take on more significant roles within the company.
This initiative represents a strategic evolution of the 'LeaDHer' program, which was first introduced in 2024 with a focus on wellness. Building on that success, the 2025 edition has been scaled up to a structured leadership platform, making it a landmark program in OMC’s journey toward creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace. The one-day event featured expert-led workshops and interactive discussions covering a range of critical leadership skills, including executive presence, strategic communication, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
During the inaugural session, senior officials, including Director (HR) Shri Alok Kumar Pal, lauded the initiative and encouraged the participants to fully leverage the program's learnings for their personal and professional growth. By investing in this targeted development, OMC has reaffirmed its commitment to building a progressive, future-ready workforce where women can lead with confidence. Following the successful launch in Bhubaneswar, similar sessions are planned for all of OMC’s mining regions, ensuring the program's impact is felt across every level of the organization.
· Leadership Program Launched: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has launched 'LeaDHer 2025', a DEI-driven leadership development program specifically for its women employees.
· Focus on Skill Building: The initiative aims to strengthen leadership capabilities and prepare women professionals to take on larger roles within the organization.
· Scaled-Up Initiative: The 2025 program is an evolution of a 2024 wellness initiative, now upgraded to focus specifically on leadership learning and development.
· Widespread Impact: Following the inaugural session with 137 employees in Bhubaneswar, the program will be rolled out across all of OMC’s mining regions.
