Vedanta Aluminium concludes annual Mines Safety Fortnight program, reiterating Safety-First approach
30th January 2024
Jamkhani, Odisha, January 30, 2024 – Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reinforced the company’s commitment to ensuring safe operations at every step with an Annual Safety Fortnight program at its operations in Jamkhani, Odisha. The two-week initiative, designed in alignment with the guidelines of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), saw active participation from over 400 employees and business partners. It revolved around the theme, ‘Surakhsha Niyamo Ka Karein Palan, Na Hogi Dhurghatna Na Honge Aap Pareshan,’ (Adhere to safety rules, avoid accidents and mishaps).
The event commenced with a flag hoisting ceremony, followed by a ‘Prabhat Pheri‘ rally, wherein the participants highlighted the importance of adhering to safety protocols. Subsequently, a range of safety-focused activities, including mock drills, safety talks, safety quizzes and other awareness programs were organized over a fortnight. These initiatives collectively underscored the pivotal role of safe practices in ensuring a secure work environment for all.
The program also featured an external safety inspection conducted by officials from the Ib Valley Coal Mines, a subsidiary of Mahanadi Coal Limited operating under Coal India Limited. The rigorous evaluation served as a testament to Vedanta Aluminium’s unwavering commitment and transparency in ensuring the highest standards of safety across its mining operations, beginning at the grassroots level, and extending to every employee and partner. During the event, the company also acknowledged the outstanding contributions of several employees for their steadfast dedication to promoting safety awareness in their respective departments, inspiring others to prioritize workplace safety.
Highlighting Vedanta Aluminium’s safety-first culture, Mr. V Srikanth, CEO (Mines) – Vedanta Aluminium, expressed, “Safety is a top priority at Vedanta, and a non-negotiable pillar of our operational excellence. The Annual Mines Safety Fortnight program initiative is a part of our effort to bolster the ‘culture of care’. Through comprehensive safety trainings and the deployment of cutting-edge safety solutions, we are fully committed to nurturing a Zero-Harm environment within our operations.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tapas Kumar Mohanty, Chief Manager Safety and ISO observer, Mahanadi Coal Limited, said, “I would like to congratulate the Mines team of Vedanta Aluminium for successfully organising the Fortnight Mines Safety Program. Witnessing the company’s commitment to enhancing safety culture at the grassroots level is commendable. This achievement not only reflects organizational excellence but also the unwavering dedication of the organization to prioritizing safety in every facet of the operations.”
The Mines team of Vedanta Aluminium proactively raises awareness among its employees, their families, and local communities through regular safety training workshops. These include defensive mock drills on responding to different kinds of emergencies, fire safety sessions with demonstrations of correct usage of safety equipment, and road safety awareness programs in local schools and colleges as well.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
About Vedanta Limited:
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, Golden Peacock Award for excellence in Corporate Governance 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work 2022. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.
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About Vedanta Aluminium Business:
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
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