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Dhenkanal, August 18, 2024 (TBB Bureau): GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL), a subsidiary of GMR Power and Urban Infra Ltd (GPUIL), has been awarded a prestigious Five-Star rating in Occupational Health and Safety by the British Safety Council.
This prestigious rating highlights GKEL’s steadfast commitment to upholding the highest standards in health and safety management. The Five-Star rating was granted following an extensive audit that assessed over fifty aspects of GKEL’s occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. This recognition underscores the company’s leadership and dedication to best practices in the field.
Mike Robinson, CEO of the British Safety Council, commended GKEL’s remarkable achievement, stating, “Receiving a five-star rating from our occupational best practice Health and Safety Audit is a tremendous accomplishment. It signifies a proactive organization dedicated to continuous improvement in its health and safety arrangements and effectively managing risks to workers’ health, safety, and well-being.”
Ashis Basu, Chief Executive Officer of GMR Energy Limited, congratulated all employees and affiliated agencies, acknowledging their dedication and hard work in securing this prestigious rating. “The five-star rating awarded to GKEL by the British Safety Council reflects the high priority we place on Occupational Health and Safety at our facilities. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety management systems at our plants,” he stated.
GKEL operates a 1,050 MW thermal power plant in Kamalanga, Dhenkanal District of Odisha. The company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to the well-being and prosperity of the surrounding communities and remains dedicated to advancing health and safety measures for a sustainable future.
