BALCO strengthens safety culture, training 27,000+ people over last five years
28th September 2026
Balconagar, September 28, 2026: Bharat Aluminium Company Limited and unit of Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited, continues to strengthen its safety-first culture through mandatory safety induction and training, practical safety engagement activities, and community awareness sessions conducted throughout the year. These efforts reinforce BALCO’s longstanding commitment to Zero Harm, ensuring a responsible and safer work environment for its workforce and people living in nearby communities.
The mandatory safety induction for all employees, business partners and visitors aims to ensure that individuals are aware of potential safety risks that they may otherwise overlook as new entrants to the workplace. It also familiarises them with standard safety practices to help keep themselves and those around them safe from potential incidents before they access operational areas. This is followed by a safety assessment to reinforce the understanding and application of safety norms. Over the last five years, BALCO has inducted more than 27,000 individuals, helping embed safety as a behavioral practice across its operations. In FY26 alone, more than 2.30 lakh man-hours of safety training were completed.
Speaking on making safety an integral part of one’s behavior, Mr Rajesh Kumar Singh, CEO & Whole-time Director, BALCO, said, “At BALCO, safety defines the way we work, lead and make decisions every day. For us, Zero Harm is a shared responsibility, driven by vigilance, ownership and care for one another. We aim to make safety a behavioral practice and create a safe and resilient workplace where every individual acts responsibly, ensuring that they and their peers return home safely.”
BALCO has extended its safety culture beyond training. Through flagship events such as Suraksha Sankalp, the company has been sensitising employees and business partners on workplace safety for almost five years. Each edition of Suraksha Sankalp is centred around a unique theme, driving awareness and encouraging the adoption of safety best practices.
Similarly, to drive behavioral change around safety, BALCO has implemented several focused initiatives to strengthen its safety culture across all levels of the organisation. Through Safety Steward, elected safety champions from the shop floor become ambassadors of safety, promoting awareness and safer work practices. Suraksha Pahal promotes road safety awareness, while Suraksha Jyoti equips supervisors with structured safety training and strengthens their safety leadership capabilities. Suraksha Prahari and Suraksha Chaupal serve as interactive platforms that enable senior management to engage directly with supervisors, discuss safety concerns, share insights and drive safety-conscious decision-making, ensuring that safety is addressed at every level of operations.
Earlier this year, BALCO also launched Safety Park, a dedicated experiential learning space that transforms safety training into an interactive experience. Equipped with engaging models, practical modules and visual demonstrations, the park helps participants visualise safety protocols and learn safer workplace behaviors. In recognition of its commitment to road safety, BALCO has also been honored with the Global Road Safety Award 2026 for its robust road safety practices.
About BALCO:
Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) is a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, operating a 0.57 million tonne per annum aluminium smelter in Korba, Chhattisgarh. It is part of Vedanta’s Aluminium Business, a division of Vedanta Limited, which is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium, i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow. For more information, please log on to
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About Vedanta Limited:
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil
& Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver,
Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa, Namibia, and
Australia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building.
Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong
focus on health, safety, and environment. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is
focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. Under the aegis of Vedanta Cares, the
flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars have been set up as model anganwadis focused on
eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with
skill development. Vedanta and its group companies have been featured in Dow Jones
Sustainability Index 2020, and were conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020,
CII Environmental Best Practices Award 2020, CSR Health Impact Award 2020, CII National
Award 2020 for Excellence in Water Management, CII Digital Transformation Award 2020, ICSI
National Award 2020 for excellence in Corporate Governance, People First HR Excellence Award
2020, ‘Company with Great Managers 2020’ by People Business and certified as a Great Place
to Work 2021. Vedanta’s flagship Nand Ghar Project was identified as best CSR project by the
Government of Rajasthan. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the
National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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