Udaipur, February 17, 2025 - A one-day workshop on the topic Effective Functioning of Group Vocational Training in Compliance with Statutory Regulations was organised under the auspices of the Directorate of Mine Safety, Udaipur region (UPA), at the Rajpura Dariba Complex of Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL).

The event was attended by Mine Safety Director of Udaipur region, B Dayasagar, Mine Safety Director of Ajmer region, Surjeet Katewa, along with the Director and Deputy Director of the Directorate of Mine Safety, as well as Balwant Singh Rathod, CEO of Rajpura Dariba Complex, and Kishore Kumar, CEO of Agucha. Representatives from Hindustan Zinc, Wonder Cement, RK Marbles, JK Cement, and UltraTech Cement mines, along with Group VTC in-charges, Mine Managers and other representatives were also present.

On this occasion, Dayasagar, said that Group Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) are committed to strengthening mines safety standards and this workshop is an important step in promoting a Safety First culture across all Udaipur VTCs. By empowering individuals with the right knowledge and practices, not only was workplace safety enhanced but also a future with safety inherent in every task and decision was built. A well-trained workforce is the backbone of a safe workplace and through continuous learning one can mitigate risks and maximise efficiency, he said, adding that everyone should work together to make safety not just a priority but a way of life.

During the workshop, the statutory functioning of all Group VTCs was analysed. Presentations were made by the DGM and teams and feedback was collected from the VTC in-charges.