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Article

1 Apr 2008

Author:
Titan Industries, in Compact Quarterly

Titan: Enabling the differently-abled

...Access to employment is a particular challenge for persons with disabilities, who rank among the least affluent in Indian society…In general, Indian business’ record of providing job opportunities to persons with disabilities has not been excellent. Titan Industries [part of Tata Group], however, has taken steps to reverse this job-market bias through numerous initiatives that target persons with disabilities…The company also addresses the special needs of its employees once they are on the job…Titan believes that the quality of life of these employees has improved to a great extent. The program is also changing the mindset in India regarding the employability of persons with disabilities.