Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)

Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) Latest News

The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) recently celebrated its 125th Foundation Day at its Headquarters in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

About Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)

• It is the Regulatory Agency under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, in matters pertaining to occupational safety, health, and welfare of persons employed in mines.
• It has its headquarters at Dhanbad (Jharkhand) and is headed by the Director-General of Mines Safety.
• History:
  • For administering the provisions of the Indian Mines Act, 1901, the Government of India set up a “Bureau of Mines Inspection” on the 7th January 1902 with headquarters at Calcutta.
  • The name of the organization was changed to the Department of Mines in 1904, and its headquarters shifted to Dhanbad in 1908. 
  • On 01.01.1960, the organization was renamed as “Office of the Chief Inspector of Mines”. 
  • Since 01.05.1967, the office has been redesignated as the DGMS.
• The mission of the DGMS is to continually improve safety and health standards, practices, and performance in the mining industry and upstream petroleum industry by implementing:
  • proactive safety and health strategies;
  • continuous improvement of processes;
  • effective use of resources;
  • commitment and professional behaviour in its personnel.
• Under the Constitution of India, the safety, welfare, and health of workers employed in mines are the concern of the Central Government (Entry 55-Union List-Article 246). 
  • The objective is regulated by the Mines Act, 1952, and the Rules and Regulations framed thereunder. 
  • These are administered by the DGMS.

Source: PIB

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