54th All India Mines Rescue Competition – 2025 Commences at Nagpur

The 54th All India Mines Rescue Competition – 2025 (Coal & Metal) commenced today at 07:30 AM at the WCL Parade Ground, Mines Rescue Station (MRS), Nagpur, proudly hosted by MOIL Limited. This prestigious national-level event is being organized under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS).

The Inaugural Ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Shri RAM Awatar Meena, Deputy Director General (Western Zone), DGMS, Nagpur and Shri N.P.Deori DMS & Chief Judge. The event was attended by several distinguished guests and senior dignitaries from DGMS, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), and MOIL, who extended their best wishes to all participating rescue teams.

The annual competition aims to uphold and promote the highest standards of mine safety, enhance emergency preparedness, and strengthen coordination and teamwork among rescue teams from both the coal and metal mining sectors across the country. Participating teams from various mining organizations will engage in rigorous rescue drills and technical events over the course of the competition.

36 teams from 19 companies are participating in this program, including seven all-female teams. This is the first time that such a large number of female teams have taken part.

MOIL Limited is honored to host this significant event, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a culture of safety and excellence in Indian mining.