Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)

Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) - 125th Year

Directorate General Of Mines Safety (dgms) - 125th Year

January 8, 2026

Kamaraj IAS Academy

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The News: DGMS celebrated its 125th Foundation Day (est. 1902) in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Background Data:
Mandate: Under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, it enforces the Mines Act, 1952 to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of mine workers.
Evolution: Originally the "Bureaof Mines Inspection," it now oversees coal, metalliferous, and oil mines.
Industrial safety standards and the protection of labor rights in high-risk sectors.