The 28th Tripartite Meeting of Safety in mines was held on Wednesday evening at CCl Headquarters under the chairmanship of Rajendra Prasad Singh, General Secretary, Indian National Trade Union Congress.
The meeting was attended by DGMS senior officials represented by P. Ranganatheewar Dy. Director General, DGMS (Head Office, Dhanbad) while Gopal Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Central Coalfields limited, P KTiwari, Director(Technical/Operations), Sumit Ghosh, Chief General Manager(Safety & Rescue), P K Guin, CGM (Production/Coordination), CGMs/GMs of all areas, HODs from HQ were present from the management side. In addition to these two, representatives of different trade unions also attended the meeting.
A one minute silence was observed in honour of coal martyrs at the outset of meeting. Floral tributes were given by participants including CMD, CCl. After approval of minutes of the last meeting, Action Taken Report of Tripartite Committee was discussed elaborately.
Different safety issues including contractual workers, medical facilities, upgradation of skills, providing drinking water during summer season at work place etc., were discussed in detail.
Rajendra Prasad Singh while chairing the meeting said that safety of mine is the our top priority and DGMS play key role in the field of safety. He also appreciated the valuable suggestion of representatives of trade unions, officials of DGMS and CCl regarding safety of mines.
Gopal Singh in his address, congratulated various trade unions’ representatives and DGMS officials for their pro-active support to CCl that led to landmark achievements in coal production, Over Burden Removal and coal Despatch. He said that this forum is the highest forum of safety.
He directed the concerned official for implementation of suggestions given by DGMS officials and trade unions representatives. He said this team has potential and all are competent to do it as they have proved in FY 2014-15.
P. Ranganatheewar wished Gopal Singh and his team for spectacular performance in the last FY 2014-15. He also said that DGMS will continue giving support to the company as per norms. DGMS organizes awareness right from area, company and national on safety issues.
Sumit Ghosh delivered a welcome address as well as proposed vote of thanks. He informed them about the company’s statutory manpower, procurement of safety items etc., with the help of power presentation.
Officials of Safety & Rescue Dept, CCl HQ played active role in organizing the 28th Tripartite Meeting of Safety.