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BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 16, 2026

Iron ore mining operations of Jindal Steel achieved a significant milestone by securing 16 prestigious awards at the 43rd Annual Mines Safety Fortnight, 2025, whose concluding ceremony was held in Bhubaneswar on March 14, 2026. The impressive haul of recognitions highlights the company’s sustained commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, statutory compliance and operational excellence in mining activities.

The awards were presented during the closing ceremony in the presence of Ujjwal Tah, Director General of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), recognising the collective efforts of employees, supervisors and management teams in nurturing a strong culture of workplace safety and responsible mining practices.

Three of the company’s iron ore mining units — Kasia Iron & Dolomite Mines, Roida-I Iron Mines and TRB Iron Mines at Tensa — collectively earned the accolades across categories such as safety, operational discipline, training and infrastructure. The achievements underscore the organisation’s continuous improvement drive guided by the philosophy of “Better Than Before.”

Kasia Iron & Dolomite Mines emerged as one of the top performers, securing 1st Prize in Overall Performance (Opencast Mines), Mechanical Maintenance, Training Health & Welfare, and Lead Indicators, Emergency Preparedness, Mock Drill & Accident Statistics. The mine also received 2nd Prize in Publicity & Propaganda and Electrical Maintenance, along with 3rd Prize in Occupational Health Centre Facilities.

Roida-I Iron Mines earned the 1st Prize in Training, Health & Welfare, reflecting its strong emphasis on workforce development and employee wellbeing.

Meanwhile, TRB Iron Mines at Tensa received multiple recognitions including 2nd Prize in Drilling, Blasting and Handling of Explosives and Publicity & Propaganda, in addition to 3rd Prize in SMP, Safety & Statutory Compliances and Training, Health & Welfare.

Beyond individual mine achievements, Jindal Steel also bagged several Common Awards. These included 1st Prize in Overall Performance (GVTC) – Soyabali, Best Safety Stall, and Group Vocational Training Centre (Facility), along with 3rd Prize in Group Vocational Training Centre (Training).

The recognition reinforces Jindal Steel’s sustained focus on strengthening safety awareness, enhancing training infrastructure and advancing responsible mining practices across its operations. The honours also reflect the dedication and discipline of the company’s workforce in upholding high safety standards while aligning mining activities with global best practices.