Vedanta Aluminium's Jamkhani Coal Mine Bags Top Safety Awards At AMSF 2026
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Vedanta Aluminium's Jamkhani Coal Mine won the Overall Best Mine Award and first prizes in Contractor, Safety Management Plan, and Mine Lighting categories at the AMSF Awards in Sambalpur.Vedanta Aluminium's Jamkhani Coal Mine Bags Top Safety Awards at AMSF 2026
Samablpur, Mar 18: Vedanta Aluminium said its Jamkhani Coal Mine has won top honours at the Annual Mines Safety Fortnight (AMSF) Awards held in Sambalpur.
The Jamkhani Coal Mine secured the Overall Best Mine Award and also won first prize in the Contractor (MDO) category. It further bagged first place in the Safety Management Plan and Mine Lighting and Illumination Scheme categories.
DGMS-Led Awards Recognise Safety Excellence
The awards, organised under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), recognise excellence in mine safety standards across the region.
The honours were received by Vivek Uplanchiwar, chief operating officer of Jamkhani Coal Mines, along with the team and its MDO partner.
External Team Conducts Comprehensive Safety Audit
A key component of the evaluation was a detailed safety inspection conducted by an external AMSF team comprising 10 subject experts.
The team included an Internal Safety Organisation (ISO) observer and senior officials from Mahanadi Coalfields Limited. The assessment covered safety systems, operational practices and workforce engagement across multiple parameters.
CEO Highlights ‘Zero Harm’ Philosophy
Commenting on the achievement, Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, said the recognition reflects the company’s continued focus on safety.
“I congratulate the Jamkhani Coal Mine team and the MDO partner for securing these prestigious recognitions at the Annual Mines Safety Fortnight Awards,” he said.
“Safety is a core value at Vedanta Aluminium, and our Zero Harm philosophy is about instilling behavioural change and empowering every individual to make safety a personal responsibility,” Kumar added.
Also Read: OMC Hosts Corporate Level Tripartite Safety Committee Meeting in Bhubaneswar
Fortnight Programme Saw Wide Participation
The Annual Mines Safety Fortnight programme was held from Dec. 2 to 15 at the Jamkhani Coal Mine in Odisha, with participation from more than 600 employees, business partners and workers.
Centred on the theme “Aapka Pariwar Aapka Intezar Kar Raha Hai,” the initiative focused on strengthening behavioural safety, personal accountability and adherence to best mining practices.
Focus on Community and Sustainability
Vedanta Aluminium said it continues to undertake initiatives in its operational areas, including education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and sports and culture.
The company said it works with local authorities and community stakeholders to support socio-economic development while integrating safety and sustainability into its operations.
The Jamkhani Coal Mine secured the Overall Best Mine Award and also won first prize in the Contractor (MDO) category. It further bagged first place in the Safety Management Plan and Mine Lighting and Illumination Scheme categories.
DGMS-Led Awards Recognise Safety Excellence
The awards, organised under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), recognise excellence in mine safety standards across the region.
The honours were received by Vivek Uplanchiwar, chief operating officer of Jamkhani Coal Mines, along with the team and its MDO partner.
External Team Conducts Comprehensive Safety Audit
A key component of the evaluation was a detailed safety inspection conducted by an external AMSF team comprising 10 subject experts.
The team included an Internal Safety Organisation (ISO) observer and senior officials from Mahanadi Coalfields Limited. The assessment covered safety systems, operational practices and workforce engagement across multiple parameters.
CEO Highlights ‘Zero Harm’ Philosophy
Commenting on the achievement, Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, said the recognition reflects the company’s continued focus on safety.
“I congratulate the Jamkhani Coal Mine team and the MDO partner for securing these prestigious recognitions at the Annual Mines Safety Fortnight Awards,” he said.
“Safety is a core value at Vedanta Aluminium, and our Zero Harm philosophy is about instilling behavioural change and empowering every individual to make safety a personal responsibility,” Kumar added.
Also Read: OMC Hosts Corporate Level Tripartite Safety Committee Meeting in Bhubaneswar
Fortnight Programme Saw Wide Participation
The Annual Mines Safety Fortnight programme was held from Dec. 2 to 15 at the Jamkhani Coal Mine in Odisha, with participation from more than 600 employees, business partners and workers.
Centred on the theme “Aapka Pariwar Aapka Intezar Kar Raha Hai,” the initiative focused on strengthening behavioural safety, personal accountability and adherence to best mining practices.
Focus on Community and Sustainability
Vedanta Aluminium said it continues to undertake initiatives in its operational areas, including education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and sports and culture.
The company said it works with local authorities and community stakeholders to support socio-economic development while integrating safety and sustainability into its operations.
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