+
Hindustan Zinc’s All-Women Rescue Team to Compete Internationally
ECONOMY & POLICY

Hindustan Zinc’s All-Women Rescue Team to Compete Internationally

Hindustan Zinc announced that its all-women mine rescue team will represent India at an international competition. This team, noted as the country's first all-women mine rescue team, will join 26 other teams at the XIII International Mine Rescue Competition. This event will be hosted by the National Mining Agency in Colombia, with guidance from the International Mines Rescue Body (IMRB).

Arun Misra, the CEO of Hindustan Zinc, remarked that the team represents a historic breakthrough as the first-ever all-women team from India to compete on such a prestigious global stage. He highlighted their exceptional rescue skills and expertise. Misra also emphasized that their participation underscores the company's ongoing commitment to gender diversity and parity, ensuring equal representation and opportunities at all levels.

The seven-member team will participate in six categories, which include mine rescue drills in both breathing and non-breathing atmospheres, first aid, mining rescue skills, equipment technician tests, and theoretical knowledge evaluations. The annual competition, hosted in various countries, features a range of rescue drills and tests designed to simulate critical underground mine rescue scenarios.

Hindustan Zinc announced that its all-women mine rescue team will represent India at an international competition. This team, noted as the country's first all-women mine rescue team, will join 26 other teams at the XIII International Mine Rescue Competition. This event will be hosted by the National Mining Agency in Colombia, with guidance from the International Mines Rescue Body (IMRB). Arun Misra, the CEO of Hindustan Zinc, remarked that the team represents a historic breakthrough as the first-ever all-women team from India to compete on such a prestigious global stage. He highlighted their exceptional rescue skills and expertise. Misra also emphasized that their participation underscores the company's ongoing commitment to gender diversity and parity, ensuring equal representation and opportunities at all levels. The seven-member team will participate in six categories, which include mine rescue drills in both breathing and non-breathing atmospheres, first aid, mining rescue skills, equipment technician tests, and theoretical knowledge evaluations. The annual competition, hosted in various countries, features a range of rescue drills and tests designed to simulate critical underground mine rescue scenarios.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

ITCONS Gains on New Rs 3.5 Million Defence Contract

ITCONS E-Solutions is trading at Rs 549.00, up by Rs 12.10 or 2.25 per cent from its previous close of Rs 536.90 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs 549.00 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 549.00, with 200 shares traded so far.A BSE ‘MT’ group stock with a face value of Rs 10, ITCONS touched its 52-week high of Rs 767.00 on 25 September 2024 and a 52-week low of Rs 166.70 on 5 August 2024. Over the past week, the stock has fluctuated between Rs 560.00 and Rs 510.60. The company's current market capitalisation stands at Rs 3.3 billion.Promoters hold 58.22 per cent of the compan..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Delhi Extends EV Policy Till March 2026

The Delhi government has extended its existing Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy until 31 March 2026, or until a revised version is approved. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday.According to Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, the draft of the new policy will undergo broader public consultation before being finalised, prompting the extension to allow time for thorough stakeholder engagement.The consultation process will include inputs from citizens, environmental groups, academic institutions, industry experts, and private firms. Key fo..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Ather Crosses 400 Fast Chargers in Maharashtra

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy announced on Thursday that it has surpassed 400 fast charging points under its Ather Grid network across Maharashtra.The company's fast charging infrastructure now spans 35 cities in the state, including key urban centres such as Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, and Nagpur."Crossing 400 fast chargers in the state is about giving riders the assurance that they'll always find a charger when they need one. As we expand our retail presence, the charging network will continue to grow in tandem to make EV ownership truly seamless," said Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chie..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?