Luminous Power Technologies has unveiled the third film in its award-winning #WomenInEnergy campaign, marking International Women’s Day. The campaign, which began in 2023, highlights women overcoming barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as line-engineering and solar technology. This year’s heart-warming film tells the story of a young girl, Ritika, who challenges stereotypes with her solar energy model.
The film, which centres around Ritika presenting her solar energy transition project at a school science exhibition, illustrates the subtle biases that women face in technical fields. Despite scepticism from the judges and teachers, who wrongly assume her father’s involvement, Ritika proudly credits her mother, a chief engineer at Luminous Solar, as her guide. The film underscores the increasing role of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and challenges the traditional view that men dominate technical expertise.
Alongside the film’s release, Luminous is celebrating Inclusion Month throughout March 2025 in alignment with the UN’s International Women’s Day theme, which calls for decisive action towards gender parity. This initiative is part of Luminous' commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), promoting allyship within the organisation. Activities throughout the month include Inclusion Walks, workshops on inclusive allyship, and sessions focused on collaborating with a multi-generational workforce.
Ms. Neelima Burra, Chief Strategy Transformation & Marketing Officer at Luminous Power Technologies, commented, “The #WomenInEnergy campaign has been a journey of showcasing the remarkable contributions of women in energy, a sector that has long been perceived as male-dominated. Through this film, we want to celebrate the women who continue to defy expectations, lead innovations, and inspire future generations to pursue careers in energy and STEM. This campaign is just one part of our broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With our month-long celebration of Inclusion Month, Luminous is driving real, measurable change across our organisation, empowering women, fostering allyship, and ensuring that inclusion becomes a way of life.”
Shikha Gupta, Chief Human Resources Officer at Luminous Power Technologies, added, “At Luminous, we recognise that while diversity is an inherent fact, inclusion is an active choice we make every day. Our culture thrives on this belief, and we work continuously to foster an environment where every individual feels valued and empowered. Inclusion is not just about policies, but about people; it’s about creating a workplace where every voice is heard, respected, and amplified. Allyship plays a central role in our DEI journey. Through initiatives like #WomenInEnergy, STEM scholarships and skilling programmes for rural youth, encouraging everyone to take ownership of inclusion and integrate it into their daily actions. During Inclusion Month, we go beyond discussions and workshops to drive actionable change, setting the stage for sustained progress throughout the year. This initiative features candid dialogues, leadership discussions, employee workshops, and events across multiple locations each designed to drive impact and solidify inclusion as a way of life. This commitment is what helps us move beyond targets and statistics, making inclusion an integral part of who we are.”
Anusha Shetty, Chairperson & Group CEO of Grey India, concluded, “People often talk about empowering women, but true empowerment means facing hidden biases that hold them back. This film explores this reality, highlighting how even well-meaning individuals can support stereotypes subconsciously. Our humble effort, through this film, is to create a world where every girl overcomes these biases and shines brightly.”
