Strengthening India Through Safer Workplaces
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant emphasized workplace safety and health as national priorities at the OSH India Conference 2025. He highlighted India's progress from using PPE to mental health initiatives and innovation in safety practices, urging a cultural shift towards care. Goa's commitment to worker welfare extends beyond safety.

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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has prioritized workplace safety and health, stating they are crucial for India's strength. He made these remarks at the Occupational Safety and Health India Conference 2025.
Sawant highlighted India's progress from personal protective equipment use to mental health initiatives and innovative safety practices. This evolution underscores the national focus on workplace safety.
He reaffirmed Goa's dedication to worker welfare, which includes comprehensive support across safety, healthcare, education, and social security. Sawant urged a shift from mere compliance to a caring culture, embracing digital workplaces and sustainability.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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