NCL Conducts Third Safety Interaction Session with DGMS & CIL Officials to Enhance Mine Safety
Singrauli, 6 March 2026: In a continued effort to reinforce participative safety management across coal mining operations, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) hosted the third leg of interactive sessions with senior officials from the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Coal India Limited (CIL), and mine-level Joint Consultative Committees (JCC) and Safety Board Members.
The session, held at NCL Headquarters on Friday evening, saw active participation from CMD NCL Shri B. Sairam, who joined via video conferencing. Other dignitaries present included Shri Niraj Kumar, DDG, DGMS Northern Zone, Ghaziabad, Shri Achyut Ghatak, Director (Technical), Coal India Limited, functional directors of NCL, and senior officials from DGMS, CIL, and NCL.
Focus on Ground-Level Safety Practices
During the interaction, JCC members, representatives from the Coal Mines Operators Association of India (CMOAI), and Safety Board members shared firsthand observations and experiences from ongoing mining operations. Participants provided practical suggestions and recommendations aimed at further strengthening safety protocols and risk management practices in NCL mines.
The session underscored the importance of collaborative safety management, emphasizing that the highest standards of mine safety can only be achieved through collective commitment from management, workers, and regulatory bodies.
Enhancing Participative Safety Culture
The initiative is part of NCL’s ongoing efforts to foster a culture of participative safety, where feedback from on-ground personnel informs policy and operational decisions. The interactive sessions aim to bridge the gap between policy frameworks and real-world challenges in mining operations, ensuring continuous improvement in occupational safety standards.
CMD Shri B. Sairam noted that such engagements strengthen the company’s proactive approach to risk management and reiterated NCL’s commitment to providing a safe and secure working environment for all employees.