Daang Vikas Sansthan (DVS) is committed to promoting safe, healthy, and dignified working conditions for workers, especially those engaged in informal and high-risk sectors such as mining, construction, and daily wage labor.

Occupational health and safety remain critical concerns in regions where workers are often exposed to hazardous environments, lack protective equipment, and have limited access to healthcare services. DVS works to bridge this gap by creating awareness, facilitating access to safety resources, and advocating for workers’ rights.

Our Approach

DVS adopts a community-centered and rights-based approach to improve workplace safety and health standards. Our key interventions include:

• Awareness and Training:
  Conducting regular awareness sessions and capacity-building programs for workers on occupational hazards, safety practices, and preventive measures.
• Promotion of Safety Gear:
  Encouraging and facilitating the use of protective equipment such as helmets, masks, gloves, and other safety tools to reduce workplace risks.
• Health Camps and Screenings:
  Organizing health camps, with a special focus on occupational diseases such as silicosis, respiratory illnesses, and injuries related to hazardous work conditions.
• Innovative Solutions:
  Promoting low-cost, locally developed innovations like the Karauli Tanki for dust suppression in mining areas, helping reduce harmful exposure to dust.
• Linkages to Welfare Schemes:
  Supporting workers in accessing government schemes, compensation programs, and health benefits related to occupational hazards.
• Advocacy and Policy Engagement:
  Working with stakeholders to advocate for better implementation of labour laws, improved workplace standards, and stronger safety regulations.

Focus Areas

• Mine worker safety and health
• Prevention and management of silicosis
• Safe handling of tools and machinery
• Workplace risk reduction
• Access to occupational health services

Our Impact

Through sustained efforts, DVS has contributed to:

• Increased awareness among workers about occupational risks
• Improved use of safety equipment
• Better access to health services and compensation schemes
• Reduced exposure to hazardous conditions in targeted communities

Our Vision

We envision a future where every worker, regardless of sector or socio-economic background, has the right to a safe workplace, access to healthcare, and protection from occupational hazards.