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SANY INDIA POWERS FIRST-EVER ALL-WOMEN • Programme completion aligned with International Women’s
EXCAVATOR TRAINING BATCH AT NATIONAL ACADEMY Day
OF CONSTRUCTION, ANDHRA PRADESH Speaking on the initiative, Sanjay Saxena, COO- SANY India said:
In a landmark step towards gender inclusion and skill development “At SANY India, we believe true progress is inclusive. By empowering
in India’s construction sector, SANY India has enabled the first-ever women with world-class skills and certification, we are not only
all-women batch of excavator operators at the National Academy shaping careers but also strengthening India’s construction
of Construction (NAC), Andhra Pradesh. The pioneering batch of 22 ecosystem. This Women’s Day-aligned batch symbolizes
women trainees successfully completed their certification in March opportunity, confidence, and capability.”
2026, aligning with International Women’s Day and reinforcing the
programme’s strong women-empowerment focus. Certificate Handover Ceremony
The comprehensive training programme was conducted on SANY The certificate handover ceremony was held on 6 March 2026
SY120 excavator, with the machine facilitated by SANY India to NAC at the National Academy of Construction (NAC-AP), Pulivendula,
to support hands-on, industry-ready skilling. The training syllabus Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, marking the successful
was designed by SANY India, ensuring alignment with global best completion of the pioneering training batch.
practices and real-world operational requirements. To maintain Madhusudan Katragadda, Dealer Principal, Madhura
the highest standards of training delivery, NAC trainers were trained Engineering Pvt. Ltd., attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest
and certified by SANY India before leading the programme for the and handed over certificates to the graduating trainees. Speaking
women trainees. Upon successful completion, the participants at the event, Madhusudan Katragadda said: “It is truly an honour
received certification under the Infrastructure Equipment Skill to be part of such a historic initiative. I sincerely appreciate SANY
Council (IESC) framework, strengthening their employability across India and the National Academy of Construction for taking
infrastructure and construction projects nationwide. NAC will also this bold step toward empowering women in the construction
facilitate placement support for all graduating trainees, enabling equipment industry. Excavator operations have traditionally
a smooth transition from training to employment. been a male-dominated field, and this programme marks
the first step in changing that narrative. Seeing these talented
Empowering Women, Building the Nation women successfully complete their training fills us with pride and
This initiative reflects SANY India’s commitment to inclusive growth, optimism for the future of the industry. I encourage all the trainees
skill development, and nation-building. By providing access to to continue learning and growing—this certification is just the
high-quality training, modern equipment, and recognized beginning. With dedication and experience, they can explore
certification, the programme opens new pathways for women to many opportunities within the sector, including roles in operations,
enter and thrive in traditionally male-dominated roles, contributing sales, and service engineering.”
directly to India’s infrastructure ambitions. The graduating batch of 22 women trainees expressed immense
pride and enthusiasm as they received their certifications, marking
Key Highlights the beginning of their professional journeys in the construction
• First all-women excavator operator batch at NAC, Andhra equipment sector.
Pradesh The event was also attended by Rakesh Mekala, Assistant Director,
• 22 women trainees receiving end-to-end professional training National Academy of Construction, Kadapa District, along with
• Hands-on learning on SANY SY120 Excavator, facilitated by NAC faculty and staff. Representatives from SANY India were
SANY India also present on the occasion to celebrate the milestone and
• Training syllabus, trainer training, and certification supported congratulate the trainees on their successful completion of the
by SANY India programme.
• Certification under the Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council The ceremony concluded on a positive and inspiring note,
(IESC) framework symbolizing a significant step forward in promoting gender diversity
• Placement support by NAC for trainees post certification and inclusive skill development in India’s construction industry.

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