Hindustan Zinc Highlights Safety Focus at 49th Mines Safety Week

19 Dec 2025 CW Team

The programme, themed “Breathe Safe, Beat the Heat – Prevent Silicosis and Heat Stress,” witnessed participation from more than 450 mines and over 900 delegates, prize winners, and officials from across the region. Mines inspections were conducted throughout November 2025, covering both organised and unorganised sectors, while trade test competitions were held at Zawar Mines on 16 November.

The concluding ceremony was attended by senior dignitaries including R.T. Mandekar, Dy. Director General, DGMS, North Western Zone, Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., Tom Mathew, Director Mines Safety, Udaipur Region, Kishore Kumar S, COO, HZL, and Vishal Goyal, Dy. DMS, Udaipur Region.

More than 330 candidates competed in trade tests across 12 opencast and 16 underground trades, while 15 first-aid teams showcased emergency response capabilities. In total, 173 winners were felicitated for excellence in safety and technical skills. The event also featured nearly 50 stalls highlighting innovations, best practices, and workplace initiatives.

“At Hindustan Zinc, safety is our utmost priority, and it is not just a protocol, but a core value deeply embedded in every aspect of our operations,” said Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Ltd. “Initiatives like Mines Safety Week reflect our focus on preparedness, teamwork, and operational excellence.”

Echoing this sentiment, R.T. Mandekar, Dy. Director General, DGMS, Northwest Zone, said, “Safety and health are our core priorities, and India’s mining sector has made remarkable progress in reducing casualty rates over the last century.”

The ceremony concluded with cultural performances, a collective safety oath by employees and union leaders, and the ceremonial handover of the Mines Safety Week flag to JK Lakshmi Cement, which will host the next edition.

Hindustan Zinc reaffirmed its strong commitment to workplace safety and innovation with the successful conclusion of the 49th Mines Safety Week at its Zawar Group of Mines in Rajasthan. The week-long initiative was organised under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Udaipur Region, and culminated in a closing ceremony held on 18 December 2025.The programme, themed “Breathe Safe, Beat the Heat – Prevent Silicosis and Heat Stress,” witnessed participation from more than 450 mines and over 900 delegates, prize winners, and officials from across the region. Mines inspections were conducted throughout November 2025, covering both organised and unorganised sectors, while trade test competitions were held at Zawar Mines on 16 November.The concluding ceremony was attended by senior dignitaries including R.T. Mandekar, Dy. Director General, DGMS, North Western Zone, Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., Tom Mathew, Director Mines Safety, Udaipur Region, Kishore Kumar S, COO, HZL, and Vishal Goyal, Dy. DMS, Udaipur Region.More than 330 candidates competed in trade tests across 12 opencast and 16 underground trades, while 15 first-aid teams showcased emergency response capabilities. In total, 173 winners were felicitated for excellence in safety and technical skills. The event also featured nearly 50 stalls highlighting innovations, best practices, and workplace initiatives.“At Hindustan Zinc, safety is our utmost priority, and it is not just a protocol, but a core value deeply embedded in every aspect of our operations,” said Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Ltd. “Initiatives like Mines Safety Week reflect our focus on preparedness, teamwork, and operational excellence.”Echoing this sentiment, R.T. Mandekar, Dy. Director General, DGMS, Northwest Zone, said, “Safety and health are our core priorities, and India’s mining sector has made remarkable progress in reducing casualty rates over the last century.”The ceremony concluded with cultural performances, a collective safety oath by employees and union leaders, and the ceremonial handover of the Mines Safety Week flag to JK Lakshmi Cement, which will host the next edition.

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