City-based PSU Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) on Thursday launched Annual Mine Safety Fortnight- 2023. Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the company Manoj Kumar inaugurated the event by hoisting flag. The safety fortnight will be celebrated from November 23 to December 9. In his address, Kumar explained the importance of the fortnight and said that it increases awareness and participation among the employees. “Safety is the priority of the PSU and everyone should strictly follow the safety rules.” he said.

 

Director (Technical / Personnel) J P Dwivedi administered the safety oath. Earlier, the guests present offered floral tributes at the martyrs’ memorial. Director Technical (Planning/Project) A K Singh, Chief Vigilance Officer Ajay Madhukar Mhetre, Coal India Safety Board Member C J Joseph and General Managers, department heads and employees were present.