Tata Steel Announces Winners of QUEERious 2.0, Aims to Foster Inclusion

A 240% Boost in QUEERious 2.0: LGBTQIA+ Talent Takes Center Stage at Tata Steel

Tata Steel concludes QUEERious 2.0, celebrating LGBTQIA+ talent in India with record registration numbers, internships, and inclusive opportunities.

JAMSHEDPUR – The competition, QUEERious 2.0, organized by Tata Steel for LGBTQIA+ students across India, concluded with a grand finale attended by the company’s senior leadership.

In a significant achievement, this edition of QUEERious witnessed a 240% increase in registrations compared to its predecessor.

Tata Steel expressed its unwavering commitment to elevating LGBTQIA+ voices and fostering inclusive corporate landscapes.

Atrayee Sanyal, Vice President, Human Resource Management, Tata Steel, said: “QUEERious 2.0 underscores Tata Steel’s commitment to elevating LGBTQIA+ voices, fostering dialogue, and shaping inclusive corporate landscapes. The surge in edition-2 registrations reflects the community’s eagerness to actively engage and contribute. QUEERious empowers through transformative journeys, carving pathways for individuals to shape their careers. Tata Steel’s strong focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion shines as we continue to pioneer in fostering an inclusive workplace that values human capital.”

The top three winners were awarded cash prizes, along with opportunities for internships and pre-placement offers within the organization.

The competition featured three intriguing business case studies on diversity and inclusion, sustainable steel manufacturing, and the development of a green steel ecosystem at Tata Steel.

QUEERious 2.0 registered an impressive 1615 participants from 117 campuses.

Reflecting on the success of the previous edition, where 10 finalists were rewarded with cash prizes and paid internships, this year’s edition took the initiative to new heights.

The underlying goal of QUEERious is to integrate LGBTQIA+ talent into the corporate sphere through case study resolutions and significant internship opportunities.