Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Labour Codes to Enhance Mine Worker Safety
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, spoke at the 125th Foundation Day of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
She talked about the new Labour Codes that aim to improve social security for mine workers, including those who work on contracts.
The minister praised the DGMS for its work in keeping mines safe and asked them to use modern technologies to make mines even safer.
She also said that the government will support the DGMS in its efforts.
The minister honored the brave mine workers who risk their lives to support the country.
She released a new DGMS logo, a theme song, and a book about the DGMS's history and achievements.
The goal is to make sure all mines follow safety rules and to work together with state governments to keep workers safe.
The four new Labour Codes aim to enhance social security for mine workers, including contractual workers.
Minister Shobha Karandlaje urged the DGMS to promote awareness of the Codes and leverage modern technologies for mine safety.
The DGMS was praised for its 125-year journey in ensuring mine safety and health standards in India.
The minister emphasized the importance of workers' safety and the need for coordinated Central–State efforts to enforce safety norms.
New DGMS logo, theme song, and a digital coffee table book were released on the occasion.
- Who
- Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje
- What
- Announcement of Labour Codes to boost social security for mine workers
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Why
- To ensure social security and safety for mine workers, including contractual workers, and to promote awareness and modern technologies for mine safety
- Event
- 125th Foundation Day of DGMS
- Location
- Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Speaker
- Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Labour and Employment
- DGMS Establishment Year
- 1902
- Key Initiative
- Promotion of Labour Codes and modern technologies for mine safety