Jharsuguda: In a homage to the brave firefighters who have sacrificed their lives to save others, Vedanta Ltd, Jharsuguda observed the 76th National Fire Service Week from April 8 to 15, on the plant premises. During the week-long celebration a host of activities were conducted, such as fire prevention training and awareness programme for shop floor employees, Agnimitra Mela at Vedanta Township for residents, fire service sports activities, extempore, quizzes, olympiads, drawing and slogan competitions.
Every activity centred around building a fire safe culture at and beyond work.
It may be mentioned here that the all-women fire fighting squad of Vedanta Ltd, Jharsuguda, ‘Agnivahini’, conducted a Fire Prevention & Safety training program for nearly 100 students of DAV Public School in Jharsuguda. More than 600 employees and associate partners took part in the weeklong celebration.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Abhijit Pati, CEO- Vedanta Ltd, Jharsuguda said, “Our priority must be to develop a fire safety culture so strong that the incidence of fire breaking out is reduced to zero, both inside our operations and in the community. The ultimate goal should be a fire-safe Jharsuguda, and we must align our endeavours accordingly. And I firmly believe that ‘Agnivahini’ will be a crucial pillar of strength and support in our efforts for the same.”
PNN