The initiative aims to provide an equal opportunity platform, bringing together persons with disabilities to engage with Daikin across various outsourcing facilities in order to achieve the common goal of economic empowerment

Upholding its commitment to close the disability divide in employment, Daikin India has announced partnership with Saarathee to unlock opportunities for Professionals with Disabilities (PwDs). This initiative aims to provide an equal opportunity platform, bringing together persons with disabilities to engage with Daikin across various outsourcing facilities in order to achieve the common goal of economic empowerment.

Confronting several barriers to equal opportunities at work, professionals with disabilities experience higher rates of unemployment and socio-economic inequalities. To address these challenges, PwDs need to have same access as everyone else to education and job opportunities. At Daikin, we are geared to play an important role in unlocking this access through mentoring and skills development, and by connecting people with disabilities to available employment opportunities and support sustainable livelihood.

“At Saarathee, we believe work is core to human dignity. In today’s era, there is an urgent need to unlock opportunities for persons with disabilities who can deliver & demonstrate high level of productivity and higher retention when compared to regular workforce. Saarathee is focused on creating an enabling environment through policy formulation, digital and physical accessibility, as well as by creating an inclusive ecosystem. We are proud to partner with Daikin India as their outsourcing channel partner, which allows us to unlock opportunities for persons with disabilities and help them build a long-term career,” said Richa Bansal, CEO & Co-Founder, Saarathee.

Daikin India, an advocate of equal opportunity employer has been engaging with women, youth and professionals with disabilities across its outsourcing facilities and manufacturing leading to the creation of reliable and high performing workforce. Their commitment, focus and dedication continue to play a significant role in Daikin’s journey and growth. Daikin India is focused on engaging more PwDs and help sensitise the eco-system, drive awareness and finally deliver inclusion through incubating them across its outsourcing facilities. 

“We, at Daikin India, continue to keep inclusivity with Professionals with Disabilities at every step and the company has been recognising and cultivating their skills in the field of Data Entry and Data Management across our outsourcing facilities. All of us now need to act with bolder ambition to empower this large untapped talent pool to achieve more. To create a culture of accessibility that will have a ripple effect throughout the industry and across the business community, the collaboration between Saarathee and Daikin India for the past one year will encourage other corporates, partners and suppliers to engage with professionals with disabilities and lead the social change,” shared KJ Jawa, Chairman & Managing Director, Daikin India.

As a part of the employee engagement and recognition initiative, the professionals with disabilities met the India Capitals team during the Legends Cricket League 2022 tournament.