Hindustan
Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), A Maharatna Company, salutes the spirit
of Women Power by felicitating Ms. Delisha Davis, the first woman POL Tanker
driver of HPCL.
On the
occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day, HPCL Irumpanam Terminal
Organised a special event to felicitate Ms. Delisha Davis, a 24 year old Lady
Tank Truck Driver, on her brave endeavor to venture into a tough zone of work
like Petroleum Tank Truck driving. ED-SOD, Shri. Subodh Batra & CGM- Retail
South Zone, Shri Sandeep Maheshwari,
attended the function virtually. General Manager-O&D, SZ Shri R
Narayana Rao and Irumpanam Terminal In-Charge Shri. Navin Kumar handed over a
Honda Activa to Ms. Delisha on behalf of HPCL as a token of appreciation.
Ms. Delisha
has completed her Post-Graduation in Commerce. Delisha took up the challenge of
helping her family and aged father, Mr. Davis apart from her passion for
driving. She volunteered to learn tanker driving, motivated from her father who
is also a heavy vehicle driver. She received HVD license in 2018 and certificate
in hazardous goods transportation in 2019.
During lockdown in 2020, she braved all odds and started driving the
tanker at HPCL Irumpanam Terminal.
Ms.
Delisha told that HPCL is imparting regular safety training on subjects related
to handling of petroleum products. Delisha told that she is not facing any
difficulty at workplace and the company is providing all required facilities
for women to work safely. “I am thankful to HPCL for recognizing me on the occasion of
Independence Day and extremely delighted that HPCL has awarded me with a Honda
Activa which will be very helpful for personal needs and further development”,
said Delisha.
Kochi 16th
August 2021
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