Bhubaneswar Jamkhani Coal Mine Conducts Two-Week Safety Programme For Employees

Vedanta Aluminium’s Jamkhani Coal Mine in Odisha conducted a two-week Annual Mines Safety Fortnight, bringing together over 600 employees, contractors, and workmen from 2nd to 15th December. Organised in collaboration with the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), the programme emphasised practical safety training, awareness sessions, mock drills, and interactive activities, reinforcing the company’s Zero Harm philosophy and its commitment to embedding a strong safety culture across all coal mining operations.

Themed “Aapka Pariwar Aapka Intezar Kar Raha Hai”, the initiative highlighted the critical link between workplace safety and personal well-being. Participants engaged in a structured schedule that included first-aid demonstrations, safety quizzes, safety talks, and street plays, creating an environment for active learning and meaningful discussions about risk prevention and hazard management. The programme aimed to instil behavioural change, ensuring safety becomes a personal responsibility at every level of operations.A central feature of the fortnight was a comprehensive safety inspection conducted by an external AMSF team of ten experts. The team included senior officials from Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, and an Internal Safety Organisation (ISO) observer. Their assessment confirmed that Vedanta Aluminium’s Jamkhani operations maintain rigorous safety standards, demonstrating the company’s commitment to protecting its workforce while sustaining operational efficiency.

“Safety is a core value at Vedanta Aluminium,” said the CEO. “Through initiatives such as the Annual Mines Safety Fortnight, we engage employees and partners in practical learning, building a workplace where safety is second nature. Our Zero Harm philosophy goes beyond compliance, fostering a culture where every individual understands their role in preventing incidents.”Industry observers highlighted that embedding safety in daily routines, reinforced by drills, engagement sessions, and strict adherence to protocols, sets a benchmark for coal mining operations nationwide. Such initiatives are also instrumental in strengthening workforce morale, operational reliability, and community trust, reflecting the broader responsibilities of corporate mining enterprises.Beyond operational safety, Vedanta Aluminium integrates its mining activities with initiatives aimed at sustainable development in its operational areas. Through programmes in education, healthcare, livelihoods, and community infrastructure, the company works closely with local authorities and stakeholders to enhance socio-economic outcomes. Safety, therefore, forms a foundational pillar not just within the mine but across the broader community, exemplifying a holistic approach to responsible and inclusive industrial practice.

As India’s mining sector seeks to balance productivity with worker welfare and sustainability, the Jamkhani Coal Mine’s Annual Mines Safety Fortnight demonstrates how proactive safety measures can align with operational excellence, employee engagement, and community development, offering a model for other industrial operations.

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Bhubaneswar Jamkhani Coal Mine Conducts Two-Week Safety Programme For Employees