The Coke Oven and Coal Chemical Department (CO&CCD) of SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant commenced its "Safety Awareness Week and Safety Exhibition" from March 22 to March 28, 2025.Shri Rakesh Kumar, ED (Works) inaugurated the series of week-long programmes by hoisting the Safety Flag in the presence of Shri. Tapas Dasgupta, CGM I/c (Iron), Shri Tularam Behera, CGM (CO&CCD), Shri. Samir Roychowdhury, GM I/c (CO&CCD), Shri. Sanjay Kumar Agrawal, GM (SED), Acting CGM (Safety & Fire Services),other senior officers, representatives from Unions and Officers’ Association, and regular and contractual employees in large numbers.

Marking the beginning of the program, a thought-provoking street play on the theme of "Over Confidence" was staged in front of Welfare Building-4 of CO&CCD, by contractual employees of M/s Sarkar Enterprise, aimed to promote a strong safety culture and encourage a hazard-free working atmosphere to achieve the goal of "Zero Accident". A Safety Oath was also administered to everyone present on this occasion.

A series of engaging activities have been scheduled throughout the week to spread the message of safe work practices and hazard awareness. These include a poster exhibition, model presentation, essay competition, ‘Spot the Hazards’ contest, drama, songs, slogans, quiz competition, debate, a workshop on Glaucoma, and a special program on health and happiness. These events are designed to benefit both the department’s employees and the contract workforce.

A special attraction during the inaugural event was the Photo Gallery, showcasing artworks reflecting themes of health, environment, and safety. Shri Tularam Behera, CGM (CO&CCD), accompanied the dignitaries during their visit to the gallery.

Shri Rakesh Kumar, ED (Works), lauded the creativity and dedication of all artists who vividly portrayed safety, health, and environmental themes through their drawings and paintings, and extended his best wishes for the successful conduct of the program.

Shri B. C. Mandal, DSO (CO&CCD) proposed the Vote of Thanks on this occasion.

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