IndianOil’s women executives visit Sri Lanka

‘Aarohi’ (which means to ascend) initiative of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) aims at all-round development, especially leadership qualities of an identified group of women at the middle management level. 

It is a pioneering effort and Indian Oil’s Commitment to develop unique strengths in middle management level especially to enhance the leadership quality among promising women leaders, so that they can ascend into significant leadership roles and contribute to the organisation through performance excellence. 

This year the batch of Aarohi 4.0 consisting of 14 Women Officials from IOCL visited Sri Lanka with the purpose of understanding the operations of Lanka IOC and interacting with entire team of LIOC which has been relentlessly pursuing the objective of meeting the energy needs of the beautiful Island nation at all times. 

During their five-day visit, the group travelled across the length and breadth of the country including visit to Trincomalee Terminal facilities. At Trincomalee terminal, the group visited various facilities including Lower and Upper Tanks Farms, Oil Jetty, Lube Blending and Grease Manufacturing Plant which also involved fruitful interactions with terminal employees of LIOC with visitors displaying plenty of inquisitiveness and enthusiasm. 

Details on some of the strategic steps and way forward towards business excellence were also apprised to the group. An Industrial visit was organized at Army School of Logistics (ASL), Clappenburg, Trincomalee with the kind assistance of Sri Lankan Army, wherein the participants were briefed on the various modalities and importance of Logistics in the smooth functioning of National Safety and Security.

The Aarohi team also visited LIOC’s Head office at Colombo and had a lively interaction with all HO employees. LIOC employees also gained valuable insight into various new initiatives being undertaken by Indian Oil Corporation in India specially pertaining to female employees. 

The visitors were highly appreciative of the significant presence of female workforce in LIOC Head Office. The vibrant interaction has opened new channel of communication between IOCL and LIOC employees which is likely to be beneficial for both the organisations with better exchange of ideas and best practices.

The visiting group also had the pleasure of meeting High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay who warmly welcomed the entire group and shared with them the several positive strategic initiatives that Government of India has undertaken and intends to undertake with an aim to strengthen the socio-political relationship between India and Sri Lanka. 

He also appreciated the IOCL’s unique initiative to organise a visit of the women officials to Sri Lanka which is a sign of further strengthening the mutual admiration between the two countries. 

Aarohi team was enthralled by the fascinating landscapes unfolding the mesmerizing natural beauty of the island nation as they visited Tooth Relic temple, Sigiriya Rock, Gangaramaya temple, Lotus tower, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage apart from several other prominent locations enroute their travel destinations.

The entire team was overwhelmed with their wonderful experience at Sri Lanka contrary to the apprehensions and expressed their desire to plan another visit along with their family and friends at the earliest opportunity.