{"id":149706,"date":"2026-03-17T21:57:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=149706"},"modified":"2026-03-17T21:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:27:34","slug":"jsw-steel-odisha-wins-23-awardsat-mines-safety-fortnight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/jsw-steel-odisha-wins-23-awardsat-mines-safety-fortnight\/","title":{"rendered":"JSW Steel, Odisha wins 23 awardsat Mines Safety Fortnight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">By Subhrata Mohapatra<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbil, March 17:JSW Steel, Odisha mining division has been honored with 23 awards at the 43rd Annual Metalliferous Mines Safety Fortnight Observance in Bhubaneswar. Organized by the Eastern Zone Mining Association under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), the recognition highlights the division\u2019s strong commitment to safety, innovation, and welfare across its mining operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The awards were received by Mr. Prasanna Panda, Business Head of JSW Steel Odisha Mining Division, and Mr. Ram Shankar Sharma, Operations and Projects Head, along with their respective teams. This achievement underscores JSW Steel\u2019s dedication to fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence across its mining units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the event, Ganua Mines secured Overall First performance in Group B4, winning seven awards for excellence in Innovation &amp; Digitalization, General Working, Mock Drill, and Welfare. Nugaon Mines achieved Overall Second performance in Group A2, while Narayanposhi Mines earned Overall Third performance in Group B1 with strong performances in Mock Drill, Electrical, Mechanical, and General Working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Division added to the success with JSW Jajang\u2019s Occupational Health Centre (OHC) securing Overall First Position in the general category and GVTC taking Second Position. Meanwhile, JSW Steel\u2019s stall earned Overall Third Position for showcasing innovations such as the sleipnersystem and laser facility in HEMM, along with the inclusion of women operators in mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time since the commencement of JSW Odisha Mines, all three mines\u2014together with the Occupational Health Centre (OHC)\u2014have achieved recognition by securing the top three positions on a safety platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Metalliferous Mines Safety Fortnight is a nationwide initiative that promotes safe mining practices, accident prevention, and awareness among workers and management. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Subhrata Mohapatra Barbil, March 17:JSW Steel, Odisha mining division has been honored with 23 awards at the 43rd Annual Metalliferous Mines Safety Fortnight Observance in Bhubaneswar. 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