Nashik: In a significant stride toward workplace inclusivity, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has welcomed 11 individuals with speech and hearing impairment as Driveway Salesmen across its Nashik Territory retail outlets. This initiative is part of BPCL’s nationwide Silent Voices campaign promoting inclusive employment practices.
Empowering Through Opportunity
The induction ceremony was held at Shri Sai Petroleum, Nashik, and was marked by the distribution of appointment letters to the newly recruited individuals. The event was graced by Mr. Thomas James, Head Retail – West; Mr. Mihir Joshi, State Head (Retail) – Maharashtra & Goa; and other senior BPCL officials.
This moment stands as a powerful statement on empowering the differently-abled through dignified employment in mainstream roles, reinforcing BPCL’s ongoing commitment to social equity in the workplace.
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Nationwide Impact of the ‘Silent Voices’ Movement
With this latest addition, BPCL has now employed 586 individuals with speech and hearing impairments across 428 retail outlets across India. The Silent Voices initiative has emerged as a national model for inclusive hiring in the oil and gas sector.
BPCL continues to lead by example in fostering equal opportunity, creating spaces where ability is prioritized over disability. The initiative not only supports livelihood generation but also sensitizes society to the strength and potential of differently-abled individuals.
About BPCL
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. As one of India’s leading integrated energy companies, it engages in refining, marketing, and distributing petroleum products. With a strong push toward digitisation, clean energy, and customer-centric innovation, BPCL is at the forefront of India’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
