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.
