Jamshedpur: Tata Steel celebrated the sixth edition of its prestigious SHE Excellence Awards at Steelennium Hall, Jamshedpur Works.
Tata Steel introduced the SHE Excellence Awards in FY20 to foster a fair workplace and emphasize accountability. The company conceived these awards to acknowledge and motivate employees who demonstrate exceptional dedication to Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE). This initiative highlights Tata Steel’s commitment to nurturing employees as leaders who uphold these core values.
TV Narendran, CEO & MD of Tata Steel, attended as the Chief Guest. The programme also featured a virtual keynote from Akash Latchman, COO of Tata Steel Nederland. Latchman shared global insights on strengthening safety culture through leadership behaviour, risk anticipation, and people-centric systems.
In a significant move toward inclusivity, the 2025 awards now include the “Wellness Leader Awards.” This new category encourages departments to continuously improve their health performance.
The event opened with a safety contact regarding “zero harm.” Rajiv Mangal, Vice President of Safety, Health & Sustainability, delivered the opening remarks. He stressed that consistent execution, personal accountability, and leadership commitment eliminate safety and environmental risks. He also noted that the organization continues to embed SHE values into daily decision-making for both employees and contractors.
Chief Guest T V Narendran reaffirmed the company’s goal of achieving zero fatalities. He stated that all operations must meet stringent environmental norms and support holistic well-being. He urged everyone to move beyond mere compliance and turn safety and environmental care into demonstrated behaviors embedded in the organizational culture.
Shailesh Kumar Singh, Deputy President of Tata Workers’ Union, addressed the gathering. He praised the steady evolution of the awards and highlighted the importance of recognizing frontline workers and vendor partners. He also discussed the trade union’s vital role in the company’s journey toward safety excellence.
The ceremony brought together senior leaders, Managing Directors of associated companies, union representatives, and safety professionals. Rajiv Mangal and Neeraj Kumar Sinha, Chief Safety, led and guided the successful organization of the event.
Winners of SHE Excellence Awards 2025
Vendor Partner Awards
Safety Evangelist (Worker):
- Mohammad Subhani Ansari, Narbod Constructions Pvt Limited, TSJ
- Maiya Devi Tudu, The Adibasi Welfare Society, TSJ
- Anantaram Gagarai, United Infracore Limited, RM- FAP Joda
Safety Evangelist (Supervisor):
- Saikat Ghosh, S.S.E. Contracts Pvt Ltd, TSM
- Ravi Kumar, Munna Khan, RM Division- Sijua Group
- Rahul Malakar, RHI Magnesita India Limited, TSG
Apex Safety Torchbearer:
- Large Vendor: M/s Karthikeya Engineering Corporation (Asset & Energy Management)
- Small Vendor: M/s Quaker Chemical India Private Limited (Operation TSJ & Asset & Energy Management)
Frontline Leaders Awards
Safety Evangelist (Non-Officer):
- Sweta Kumari Gupta, Asset & Energy Management
- Avijit Gorai, TSK
- Bineet Prakash, Coke Plants TSJ
Safety Evangelist (Officer):
- Rajeev Kumar, Raw Material, Sijua
- Manish Kumar, A&EM
- Rakesh Kumar Shaw, M&S FP (Tube Div.)
Group Awards
- Apex Safety Torchbearer: OMQ Khondbond, Raw Material Division
- Best 5S & Visual Workplace Management: CRM Khopoli
- Environment Excellence Green Award: Coke Plants, Tata Steel Jamshedpur
Wellness Leader Awards:
- Winner: FM Mechanical – Asset & Energy Management
- 1st Runner Up: H Blast Furnace – TSJ
- 2nd Runner Up: Logistic Operation – TSK
