Vishwakarma Puja and Jindal Vishwakarma Samman recognise employees whose skills and dedication support steel production
GTNS , SEPTEMBER 17, 2026, ANGUL, ODISHA — The people working behind the machines and furnaces of Odisha’s steel industry were at the centre of Vishwakarma Puja celebrations at Jindal Steel, Angul, where employees were recognised for their contribution to industrial operations and workplace safety.
The occasion combined the traditional observance of Vishwakarma Jayanti with the Jindal Vishwakarma Samman, providing a platform to acknowledge employees whose technical skills, commitment and operational discipline contribute to the functioning of the steel plant.
The celebration highlighted the demanding nature of steelmaking, where workers operate in high-temperature environments and around heavy industrial equipment as part of continuous production activities.
RECOGNISING THE PEOPLE BEHIND STEEL
The Jindal Vishwakarma Samman recognised colleagues for their contribution, with the focus extending beyond production targets to the skills and dedication required to maintain industrial operations.
Safety awareness was also highlighted as an important part of the workforce culture, particularly in an industry where employees routinely work around furnaces, machinery and complex production systems.
The celebration placed the workforce at the heart of the plant’s industrial story, recognising the role of experienced and skilled personnel in sustaining operations.
TRADITION MEETS INDUSTRIAL CULTURE
Vishwakarma Puja holds particular significance across industrial establishments, where workers traditionally seek blessings for tools, machinery and workplaces associated with their daily responsibilities.
At Jindal Steel’s Angul facility, the observance brought that tradition together with recognition of employees and their professional contribution.
Those honoured during the programme received congratulations, while Vishwakarma Jayanti was marked with greetings to the wider workforce.
The event ultimately underlined a simple message: behind every tonne of steel produced at a modern industrial plant are skilled hands, technical knowledge and a workforce committed to carrying out demanding work safely and responsibly.