Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL), in partnership with Atypical Advantage, launched India’s first ‘Work That Includes’ Employability Toolkit at the EmployAbility in Manufacturing Summit 2025 in Mumbai. The toolkit, designed to facilitate practical disability inclusion in factories, offers step-by-step guidance on job mapping, workflow redesigns, accessibility checklists, Indian Sign Language (ISL) glossaries, and real-world case studies, helping manufacturing units integrate persons with disabilities (PwDs) effectively. With over 30 million employed in manufacturing but only 36% of PwDs represented, the summit aimed to shift the conversation from “why inclusion” to “how inclusion” can be implemented. GCPL’s Malanpur (MP) and Chengalpattu (TN) units have demonstrated inclusive operations, hiring over 20 PwDs and embedding disability awareness and ISL modules into core training.
In Guwahati, local manufacturers see this initiative as a pathway to enhance operational efficiency while fulfilling corporate social responsibility. Industry experts in Assam note that inclusive practices can improve workforce retention, productivity, and brand perception, while fostering a socially responsible industrial ecosystem in the region.
Vineet Saraiwala, Founder of Atypical Advantage, said, “With the right systems and mindset, inclusion is not only possible—it is deeply rewarding for companies, communities, and the country.” The toolkit, available online, sets a benchmark for inclusive manufacturing across India.
