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DGMS Marks 125th Foundation Day: Mine Safety Regulator Under Labour Ministry
Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) celebrates its 125th Foundation Day. DGMS operates as a mine safety regulator under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, making its mandate and functions.
Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS):
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Current Trigger | Celebrates its 125th Foundation Day |
| Establishment | Established in 1902 as “Bureau of Mines Inspection” |
| Redesignation | Since 1967, the office has been redesignated as DGMS |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| Mandate | Deals in matters related to occupational safety, health and welfare of persons employed in mines |
| Types of Mines | Coal mines; Metalliferous mines; Oil-mines |
| Headquarters | Dhanbad, Jharkhand |
| Head | Headed by Director-General of Mines Safety |
| Role & Functions | Inspection of mines; investigation into accidents and dangerous occurrences and emergency response; grant of statutory permission, exemptions and relaxations |