The Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited hosted the concluding ceremony of the 24th Mines Environment and Mineral Conservation Week which was celebrated from December 19 to 25, 2022.
This year under the Bhubaneswar region, 86 mines of large and small category comprising of iron ore, manganese, bauxite, chromite, graphite, limestone and semiprecious stones participated. The event was organised in collaboration with the Indian Bureau of Mines, Bhubaneswar region.
During the week-long celebration, the mine personnel inspected and evaluated their peers on various activities, including environment and mineral conservation.
Chief Controller of Mines Pankaj Kulshrestha and Controller of Mines from India Bureau of Mines Dr YG Kale were present as the chief guest and the guest of honor at the concluding day function held on January 22.
President, Eastern Zone Mining Association Rajib Lochan Mohanty was also present as the guest of honor.
Among others, Senior Executive Director and National Manufacturing Head Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited Ganesh W Jirkuntwar was present. Regional Controller of Mines, Bhubaneswar, Babulal Gurjar presented the Executive Summary Report generated from the Environment Week drive.
Executive Director, DCBL and Unit Head-Rajgangpur Chetan Shrivastav presided. There were more than 132 prizes awarded to different mines for their achievements in the respective areas.