Godrej DEI Lab, the diversity and inclusion initiativeof the Godrej Industries Group, today announced the launch of ‘India Included on Campus’ - a case study challenge. Through this initiative,Godrej Industries Group aims to invite students from top B-schools to tackle real-world challenges around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and identify future leaders who champion DEI.
The ‘India Included on Campus’initiative, focuses on one of the most pressing priorities in corporate India - hiring and retaining more women in the workforce. Through the case study challenge, students are expected to do in-depth research and propose innovative and actionable strategies to increase women’s representation for a more balanced and inclusive workplaces.
Speaking about the initiative, Parmesh Shahani, Head of Godrej DEI Lab and author of Queeristan, said: “The leaders of tomorrow need to know that inclusion shouldn't be deemed 'additional,’ but instead seen as integral to the way organizations grow and engage. Through ‘India Included on Campus,’we are not just inviting students to find solutions to real-world DEI challenges, but hope to inspire them make inclusion partof their leadership DNA from day one.”
Starting with IIM Trichy, the competition will be held at SIBM Pune, IIM Mumbai and IIM Lucknow. The top four finalists will present their solutions to a panel of senior leaders of Godrej Industries Group on October 8, 2025 at the headquarters in Mumbai, with the winning team receiving a cash prize of INR 100,000 and mentorship opportunities with the Group.
In sync with its DNA of empowering inclusive ecosystem within and outside the Godrej Industries Group, through this initiative, Godrej DEI Lab aims to embed diversity into decision-making of future leaders, thereby driving change across India Inc.
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