Vedanta Sesa Goa, marked the 54th National Safety Week (NSW) with a series of impactful activities aimed at further strengthening its safety protocols & commitment to conduct safe & responsible operations. The seven-day commemoration of the 54th NSW was held as part of the ‘Safety is Us’ initiative of the Company, which aims to render workplace safety inviolable through enhanced consciousness & a sense of collective responsibility.
The theme for this year’s NSW – “Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat” – underscores the importance of safety and well-being in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation. Throughout the week, several awareness sessions, safety demonstrations, safety drills, and interactive quizzes are planned to educate employees and business partners about safety best practices. The safety pledge, taken on the inaugural day, reinforced Vedanta’s focus on ensuring a safe and secure work environment for all.
On the occasion, Mr. Navin Jaju, CEO of Sesa Goa, Vedanta Limited, emphasized the company’s commitment to fostering a safety-first culture, stating, “At Sesa Goa, we are proud of our safety focus & we go by the concept of ‘Safety is Us’, where it is adhered to and implemented as a way of our regular functioning & through collective responsibility. I firmly believe that a proactive mindset, collective participation, adherence to protocols, onboarding technology, prompt reporting & recording & an ability to continuously assess our processes, will ensure that the workplace is always safe & secure. Let us continue to build a workplace where safety is ingrained in everything we do, contributing to the aims of #Viksit Bharat.”
Speaking on Vedanta VAB’s proactive safety initiatives, Mr. Saptesh Sardesai, CEO – VAB & Cement, stated,“ At Vedanta VAB, safety is at the core of our business philosophy. We are constantly working towards strengthening our safety framework to set new industry benchmarks through innovation, robust safety audits and mock drills and Critical Risk Management. We are currently focused on digital interventions with artificial intelligence (AI tools), only to reduce man-machine interaction & create a safe workplace. We are fully committed to upholding the highest safety standards at our workplace and extending this culture of safety and care to our community as well.”
Sagar Parabh, Mechanical Fitter, VAB, expressed his thoughts saying “At Vedanta Sesa Goa, safety is not just about rules; it’s about going home to our families every day. National Safety Week reminded us that every small action—wearing protective gear, following procedures, and looking out for each other—makes a difference. The hands-on drills and real-life safety scenarios were eye-opening, making us feel more prepared and confident. There is a robust system of feedback which ensures that safety protocols are adhered to. Knowing that our well-being is a priority gives me and my team the motivation to work responsibly every day.”
Vedanta Sesa Goa has operations spread across five states and has been regularly upgrading its safety protocols to ensure that operations are conducted in a safe & responsible manner. It has recently inducted AI cameras, Slope Safety Radars and specially curated software’s to improve upon the implementation & reporting of safety protocols. The company continues to integrate cutting-edge safety measures and digital interventions to enhance safety performance and build a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.
About Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta’s strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and the environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model Anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies company have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2020, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, CII Environmental Best Practices Award 2020, CSR Health Impact Award 2020, CII National Award 2020 for Excellence in Water Management, CII Digital Transformation Award 2020, ICSI National Award 2020 for excellence in Corporate Governance, People First HR Excellence Award 2020, ‘Company with Great Managers 2020’ by People Business and certified as a Great Place to Work 2021. Vedanta’s flagship Nand Ghar Project was identified as the best CSR project by the Government of Rajasthan. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.vedantalimited.com
About Sesa Goa Iron Ore Business
Sesa Goa Iron Ore Business of Vedanta Limited is engaged in exploration, mining, and processing of iron ore. The company was founded in 1954 as Scambi Economici SA Goa and acquired by Vedanta. Since then, it has grown to be one among the top low-cost producers of iron ore in the country. During 1991-1995, it diversified into the manufacture of pig iron and metallurgical coke. It has also developed indigenous and environment-friendly technology for producing high quality metallurgical coke. Sesa Goa Iron Ore also has two waste heat recovery power plants of total capacity 60 MW that produces clean power by using the waste heat recovery from its coke ovens and blast furnace gas. Sesa Goa Iron Ore operations in India are in Goa & Karnataka.