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Goa's Mopa Airport Becomes the First in India to Receive the 'Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskaar'.

Awards | Dated: 24 Feb 2025

In January 2025, Goa's Manohar International Airport (GOX), also known as Mopa Airport, became the first airport in India to receive the "Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar (Golden Trophy)" at the National Safety Council of India (NSCI) Safety Awards 2024 in the 'Service Sector' category, held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Developed by GMR Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airports Limited, under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, the airport was evaluated based on safety performance, statistics, commitments, awareness, training, and ground innovations.
  • - The Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar is awarded by the NSCI, established by the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E), Government of India (GoI), to recognize exemplary Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) performance.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The award acknowledges efforts in reducing workplace injuries, implementing best OSH practices, and promoting continuous improvements.
  • (ii) The airport achieved zero fatal, non-fatal, and permanent disability incidents, contributing to its success in securing the award.
  • (iii) The airport is named after Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar, the former Union Minister of Defence (MoD) and Chief Minister (CM) of Goa.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which airport became the first in India to receive the 'Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskaar'?

Correct Answer: Mopa Airport

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