Eastern Coalfields Limited Celebrates the Final Day of Annual Mines Safety Week – 2025
New Delhi: Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) proudly organized the Final Day Celebration of the Annual Mines Safety Week – 2025 on 06th March 2026 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Asansol, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to building a safer and more responsible mining ecosystem.
The occasion celebrated the collective dedication of mining professionals towards safety excellence. Winners from various categories of Mines, PME Centres, and VT Centres of ECL, along with private mines operated by WBSEDCL, SAIL, CESC, and DPL, were honoured for their outstanding performance during the Annual Mines Safety Week - 2025 held from 17th to 22nd November 2025. The awards recognized exceptional contributions towards strengthening safety practices and promoting sustainable mining operations.
The event was graced by Shri Ujjwal Tah, Director General (DG), Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) as the Chief Guest, while Shri Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, ECL, presided over the function. The programme was further honoured by the presence of Shri Supriyo Chakraborty, Deputy Director General (DGMS – Eastern Zone) and Shri Muralidhar Bidari, Deputy Director General (DGMS – Central Zone) as Guests of Honour.
The celebration witnessed the gracious presence of Functional Directors of ECL including Shri Niladri Roy, Director (Technical) (Operations); Md. Anzar Alam, Director (Finance); Shri Gunjan Kumar Sinha, Director (HR) and Shri Girish Gopinathan Nair, Director (Technical) (Project & Planning) along with Concerned Officials from the DGMS (Eastern & Central Zones), Members of the Corporate Safety Board representing various Trade Unions, Area General Managers, HoDs of ECL Headquarters, Agents, Managers, and employees from ECL Mines, VT Centres, and PME Centres, as well as representatives from private mining companies. The enthusiastic participation of female employees on this occasion reflected the growing and significant role of women in the advancement of the mining fraternity.
The programme commenced with the Hoisting of the Safety Flag by the Chief Guest, symbolizing ECL’s enduring commitment to Zero Harm and safe mining practices. This was followed by inspection of stalls, where innovative mining models and ideas were presented by different Areas of ECL as well as participating organizations, namely WBPDCL, and CESC, highlighting Technological Innovation, Hazard Prevention, and Environmentally responsible mining practices.
With safety as its core value and cornerstone of sustainable growth, Eastern Coalfields Limited remains dedicated to creating a culture where every worker returns home safely. The Final Day Celebration of Annual Mines Safety Week – 2025 stands as a powerful reminder of ECL’s vision – a safer, smarter, and more responsible future for the mining industry.