The first female IPAF Instructor in India

Manlift is proud to announce that V. Rachna has become the first female IPAF Instructor in India.

In a groundbreaking achievement, V. Rachna, currently serving as the SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Manager at Manlift, has become India’s first female IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) instructor.

Manlift is the leading aerial work platform provider in the region and is steering the way for Women’s empowerment in the access platform Industry. V. Rachna’s dedication and commitment to safety have paved the way for her to achieve this mark.

We spoke briefly with Rachana about her experience of being the first female IPAF instructor in India:

How do you feel about this achievement?

Becoming a female IPAF instructor fills me with overwhelming accomplishment and joy. This journey represents the culmination of dedication, passion, and a relentless pursuit of my ambitions. It’s a profound honor to inspire other women to embrace their potential in a field where they might have felt underrepresented. I’m eager to contribute, mentor, and help others soar to new heights safely and professionally.

What role has Manlift played in this journey?

I am truly grateful for the opportunity that Manlift India has given me. Manlift India has organized several valuable training programs that have significantly contributed to my skill enhancement to achieve this goal. I have been fortunate to have mentors within the organization, especially Robert Cavaleri who not only analyzed my potential but also provided valuable guidance, shared his expertise, and helped me navigate challenges in professional development and completing my training.

Robert Cavaleri (Regional Training, Safety and Compliance Manager) said:

“It is very rewarding, working with colleagues that have a work ethic that represents both dedication and professionalism; Rachana possesses both. It has also been a pleasure working with Rachana to help her achieve this important milestone in her career. As an IPAF Instructor Rachana has enhanced her skills and ability to provide the best advice as a safety professional, including in the specialised arena of working at heights”

Munish Tenja (Country Manager Manlift India) said: 

“We all are very excited on the certification of Rachana as a first female IPAF instructor in India. She has been quite persistent and focus to achieve this milestone. Manlift being a leading rental service player aerial work platform industry in India, is committed to Women Empowerment and Equal Opportunities for women employees.”

David King (Group Managing Director Manlift Group) said:

“We are extremely proud of Rachana in obtaining the title of “first female IPAF Instructor in India.” This has been supported by Manlift and further underlines our commitment to our own as well as the UN SDG women empowerment goal.“

IPAF is a globally recognized organization that promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment, such as Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Compact Crawlers, Vertical lifts. V. Rachna’s journey to becoming the first female IPAF instructor in India highlights the increasing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated industries. Her accomplishment not only adds a significant milestone to her career but also contributes to the broader narrative of empowering women in the workplace.