Barbil (Odisha): 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.
On the final day, the safety flag was hoisted, and balloons bearing safety messages were released by the Chief Guest, Awanish Kumar Mishra, Director of Mines Safety (DMS), Bhubaneswar, Region 1, in the presence of Nasina Balasubrahmanyam, DMS, Bhubaneswar, Region 2, along with Directors and Deputy Directors of DGMS, Alok Kumar Mehta, Director – Mining and Strategic Projects, AM/NS India, and Sharnappa Kambali, Chief of Mining, AMNS India.
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.
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.
Awanish Kumar Mishra, said, ” To address the challenges in the mining sector, a continuous development in mining operations should prioritize a systematic, modern approach that integrates sustainability. This involves enhancing efficiency and minimizing environmental impact”.
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 Alok Kumar Mehta handing over the Mines Safety Flag to Abanikanta Pradhan, OMC, for hosting the Annual Metalliferous Mines Safety Week in 2025.
