The Gua Ore Mines, part of the Jharkhand Group of Mines under SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant, has secured the first prize in the Open Cast Medium Categories Mines at the Mines Safety Awards 2024. The ceremony was held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre and organized by the All India Mines Safety Association under the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS).
BK Tiwari, Director Incharge of Bokaro Steel Plant, accepted the award, accompanied by Atanu Bhowmick, Director Incharge of Rourkela Steel Plant. Other notable attendees included Executive Director (Mines) J Dasgupta, Executive Director (Collieries) Anup Kumar, and Chief General Manager Kamal Bhasker, along with senior officers from BSL, Jharkhand Group of Mines, and the Collieries Division.
The Mines Safety Awards (MSA) 2024, a national-level initiative, aims to promote best practices and enhance safety in mining operations across India. The awards recognize excellence in mine safety practices in the Coal, Metal, and Oil & Gas mining sectors, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and vigilance in mine safety.