Vedanta Sesa Goa Celebrates 55th National Safety Week

Goa, March 13, 2026: Vedanta Sesa Goa marked the 55th National Safety Week (NSW) with the aim of reinforcing workplace safety protocols. The theme for this year’s National Safety Week – “Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety” – underscores the critical role of every individual in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat and aligns closely with Sesa Goa’s safety best practices premised on a culture of shared responsibility while encouraging transparency and dialogue. It highlights that true safety excellence is achieved when every person is equipped with the knowledge and authority to prioritize well-being.

The 55th NSW commemoration by the company covered ~2000 employees, workmen and business partners. The celebrations were marked by an opening ceremony at Value Added Business at Amona, which was graced by Shri Anant Pangam, Chief Inspector of Factories and Boilers, Goa, alongside Mr. Saptesh Sardesai (CEO – VAP), and other senior company executives and union members including Mr. Rama Naik (GS, Sesa Goa Workers Union). During the inaugural safety rally and pledge, more than 500 employees marched in solidarity to reinforce Vedanta’s mandate of a secure work environment.

To translate this vision into tangible results, the program integrated over 40 specialized training sessions, contributing more than 800 man-hours of safety education. These sessions were complemented by a series of high-impact activities, including safety demonstrations, emergency drills, and interactive quizzes strategically designed to embed a proactive safety culture across the organization.

On the occasion, Mr. Navin Jaju, CEO of Sesa Goa, Vedanta Limited, emphasized the company’s commitment to fostering a safety-first culture, stating, “We, at Vedanta Sesa Goa are deeply committed to ensuring the highest standards of workplace safety. Integration of tech, AI and Critical Risk Management are some of our key pillars for fostering an even safer workplace environment. The 55th National Safety Week reminds us that open dialogue and exchange of ideas contribute to enhanced safety standards and promote a sense of collective responsibility.”

Mr. Anant Pangam, Chief Inspector of Factories and Boilers said “National Safety Week is a vital time to refocus on health and safety at work. This year’s theme encourages everyone to share ideas openly so we can build highly reliable safety systems. Our main goal is to spread awareness and find better ways to involve workers in staying safe. I appreciate Vedanta Sesa Goa for their impactful celebration of this week and for their constant efforts to improve safety at their plant.
Speaking on Vedanta VAB’s proactive safety initiatives, Mr. Saptesh Sardesai, CEO – VAP, stated,” At Vedanta VAB, safety forms the foundation of how we operate and make decisions. We continuously strive to elevate our safety ecosystem by embracing innovation, strengthening our audit mechanisms, conducting rigorous drills, and reinforcing Critical Risk Management practices. Our current priority is to advance digital safety solutions, including AIenabled tools that help minimize direct human–machine interface and foster a more secure workplace.”

Vedanta Sesa Goa has operations spread across five states and has progressively leveraged technology, automation and AI to further enhance safety across locations. The Company actively works to promote Vedanta Group’s safety philosophy of ‘Zero Harm, Zero Waste, Zero Discharge’ through the best practices adopted at the various locations.