The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) on July 13, 2026, has issued a notification under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026 specifying the standard form for submitting notice of closure or discontinuance of a Vocational Training Centre (VTC). This has been notified under Rule 176 to ensure uniformity and regulatory compliance in such submissions.
The prescribed form outlines the requirements and procedure for formally notifying authorities about the closure or discontinuation of VTC operations. It is applicable to all Vocational Training Centres established under Rule 163 of the OSHWC Rules, 2026, covering centres serving coal, metalliferous, and oil mining sectors.
The notification aims to streamline the reporting process, improve regulatory oversight, and ensure proper documentation and compliance when VTCs cease operations.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 626(E)]
