Barbil, July 15, 2025: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) hosted the final
day of the 42nd Annual Metalliferous Mines Safety Week in Barbil on July 13, 2025.
Organised under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS),
Bhubaneswar region, the event focused on spreading awareness and enhancing safety
standards in the mining sector through inspections, awareness programs, and
competitions aimed at promoting safety practices.
With the theme “Viksit Khadan, Viksit Bharat”, the event emphasised the importance of
cultivating a safety culture as an essential component of sustainable mining and
recognised best practices to encourage continued excellence.
On the final day, the safety flag was hoisted, and balloons bearing safety messages
were released by the Chief Guest, Shri Awanish Kumar Mishra, Director of Mines Safety
(DMS), Bhubaneswar, Region 1, in the presence of Shri Nasina Balasubrahmanyam,
DMS, Bhubaneswar, Region 2, along with Directors and Deputy Directors of DGMS,
Shri Alok Kumar Mehta, Director – Mining and Strategic Projects, AM/NS India, Shri
Sharnappa Kambalii, Chief of Mining, AM/NS India, and officials from other participating
companies. The dignitaries also inaugurated exhibition stalls set up by various mining
companies and unveiled a digital souvenir to mark the occasion.
A total of 113 mines including those of AM/NS India, OMC, SAIL, Tata Steel, JSW,
JSPL, and Vedanta participated in various competitions organised over the past year.
The mines were evaluated across categories such as General Working, Mechanical
Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Drilling, Safety & Statutory Compliance, Training,
Health & Welfare, Emergency Preparedness, Mock Drills & Accident Statistics,
Innovation & Digitisation, Publicity & Propaganda, and First Aid.
Thakurani Mine of AM/NS India bagged four awards in Mechanical Maintenance,
Training, Health & Welfare, Publicity & Propaganda, and Electrical Maintenance.
Sagasahi Mine of AM/NS India secured six awards for Overall Performance, General
Working, Innovation & Digitisation, Training, Health & Welfare, Publicity & Propaganda,
and Best Stall.
Shri Awanish Kumar Mishra, said, “Mining industry has many challenges. To address
the challenges, a continuous development in mining operations should prioritize a
systematic, modern approach that integrates sustainability. This involves enhancing
efficiency and minimizing environmental impact”.
Shri Alok Kumar Mehta, said, “At AM/NS India, we have built a strong safety culture that
we are proud of. We continue to implement best practices to ensure the well-being of
everyone involved in our operations. I also commend the guidelines and monitoring
systems established by the Directorate General of Mines Safety. They have played a
crucial role in reducing mining accidents, across the country.”Shri Sharanappa Kambalii said, “Safety is a foundational value in AM/NS India. I
commend the teams at Thakurani and Sagasahi Mines for their exceptional
performance and well-deserved recognition. These achievements reflect our steadfast
commitment to creating a culture where safety is deeply embedded in every aspect of
our operations.”
While delivering the vote of thanks, Dr. Debabrata Dash, Head – HR (East), AM/NS
India, said, “The implementation of robust safety management and comprehensive
training are crucial aspects for establishing a strong safety culture in mining.”
The event concluded with Shri Alok Kumar Mehta handing over the Mines Safety Flag
to Shri Abanikanta Pradhan, OMC, for hosting the Annual Metalliferous Mines Safety
Week in 2025.
AM/NS India hosts final day of 42 nd Annual Metalliferous Mines Safety Week
