Mines Vocational Training Rules 1966 → OSH&WC (Central) Rules 2026

Same text:

Carried over word for word (or nearly).

Minor changes:

Most of the wording kept; some words changed.

Expanded:

The old wording kept, with new text added.

Revised:

Substantially rewritten.

Merged:

Folded into a broader OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 rule.

Not carried over:

No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026.

1. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 1Short title, application and commencementRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 1 · probableShort title and commencement
   What changed · 19% of the old wording kept

   (2) Except as otherwise expressly provided, these rules shall applyThey extendto every minethe wholeof whatever description to watch the Mines Act, 1952 applies.India.(3) They shall come into force on suchthedate as the Central Government may, be notificationof their publicationin the Official Gazette, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of these rules for different classes or groups of mines or for different classes of persons or for different areas.Gazette.

2. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 2DefinitionNot carried over

   No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
3. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 3Rule 3RevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 122 · probableExemptions from hours and limitation of employment
   What changed · 14% of the old wording kept

   (a) Persons employed or to be employed for the purpose of saving life or property or dealing with circumstances arising out of an accident : Provided that the owner, agent or manager of the mine shall forthwith give notice of every such employment to the Chief Inspector. (b) Persons holding positions enumerated below being persons employed in a confidential capacity or in a position of supervision or a management ; (i)(ii)manager, undermanager, under grounddeputymanager, installation manager, fire officer,assistant manager, ventilation officerofficer, safety officer, information technology, instrumentationand safety officer (ii)communication officials; (iii)mining, electrical and mechanical engineer; (iii) overman, foreman, sirdar(iv) mining supervisor, assistant mining supervisorand mate; (iv)supervisor in oil mines; (v)mechanical and electrical foreman and electrical and mechanicalsupervisor; (v) Surveyor(vi) surveyorand assistant surveyor; (vi)(vii) qualifiedmedical officer,practitioner, dresser, compounder,chemist, assayer, metallurgist and welfare or personnel officer; and (vii)(viii)any other person who, in the opinion of the Chief Inspector, holds a position of supervision or managementspecifiedby whatever name called. (c) Shortfirer and blasters. (d) Clerk, accountants and register keepers. (e) Persons who have undergone a course of training which is part of study at an institution approved by theCentral Government in this behalf. (f) Apprentice mechanicsthrough generalor apprentice electricians, if they have undergone an approved course of training at a mine mechanisation center or other institution approved by the Chief Inspector in this behalf: Provided that the exemption grantedspecial order issued from timeto the persons specified in clause (d),(e), and (g) shall be subject to the condition that the said person shall undergo a course of refresher training as specified in Rule 8. (2) The Chief Inspector may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify therein, exempt any person, class or category of persons from undergoing any training under these rules.time.

4. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 4Rule 4Not carried over

   No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
5. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 5Standard of trainingRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 158 · probableScope and standard for vocational training
   What changed · 0% of the old wording kept

   CHAPTER III General Vocational Training.Provided that in case of a person who is already in employment in other mine, the owner shall ensure that such person is imparted training covering such additional course of training as specified under these rules.

6. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 6Scope and StandardRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 159 · probableScope and standard for Refresher Training
   What changed · 4% of the old wording kept

   Provided that in respect of such class or kind of work asthe Chief Inspector may, from timeInspector-cum-Facilitator may by order in writing and subjectto time, by notification specify, every person proposed tosuch conditions as maybe employed thereto shall, before he is so employed, undergospecified therein increase or decrease the interval of Refresher training ata further course of practical training on actual operations for a period of not less than six working days. (2) Every person proposed to be employed belowground in a mine, (other than a person who has held any such previous employment) shall, before he is so employed, undergo - (a) a course of theoretical and gallery training and gallery training as specified in the Second Schedule, and (b) a course of practical training on actual operations for a period of not less than twelve working days Provided that every such person proposed to be employed in a mine wherein safety lamps are required to be used (hereinafter called gassy mine) shall, before he is so employed, undergo a further course of training about the danger of inflammable gas and methods of dealing with the same as specified in the Third Schedule.mine.

7. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 7Rule 7Not carried over

   No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
8. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 8Scope and standardNot carried over

   No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
9. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 9Training of persons already employedNot carried over

   No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
10. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 11Arrangement for refresher trainingRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 160 · probableArrangement for refresher training
    What changed · 0% of the old wording kept

    CHAPTER V TRAINING OF SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF EMPLOYEESProvided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by general or special order in writing subject to conditions as may be specified may exempt any mine from the provisions the of this rule.

11. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 12Training of timber MistryNot carried over

    No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
12. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 13Training of persons in handling of explosivesNot carried over

    No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
13. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 14Training of person on shotfiringNot carried over

    No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
14. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 15Training of other categories of personsRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 161 · probableSpecial training
    What changed · 13% of the old wording kept

    Training of other categories of persons - The Chief Inspector may by general or special order, require that every person, other that those specified in clause (a) to (g) of sub-rule (1) of Rule 3,(2) Personsto be newlyemployed in a mine in such kindaforesaid technology, equipment and systemof class of work, as may be specified therein,workshall undergo atraining as per the training schemespecified course training.under these rules, based on the training module.

15. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 16Rule 16Not carried over

    No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
16. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 17Rule 17Not carried over

    No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
17. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 18Training CentreExpandedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 163Training Centre
    What changed · 84% of the old wording kept

    Provided that the Chief InspectorInspector-cum-Facilitatormay, by order,an order andfor thereasons to be recorded in writing and subject to such conditions as hemay specifybe specifiedtherein, authorise that a common training centre may be provided and maintained in respect of two or more mines belonging to the same employer. (2)The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may permit in writing, subject to such conditions as may specify therein, a common training centre owned and maintained by a group of employers for imparting training in more than one mine: Provided that where a common training centre is established and maintained by a group of employers of those mines shall nominate one among them to assume the responsibility of employers of the common training centre for management, supervision, direction and control there at and the nominated owner shall submit notice in writing to the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator and the Inspector-cum-Facilitator. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1) and sub-rule (2), the Chief Inspector-cum- Facilitator may approve in writing, subject to such conditions as may be specified therein, a training centre established under any other law for the time being in force subject to having such infrastructure and facilities as specifiedby the owners agentsChief Inspector-cum-Facilitator through generalor managers thereof.special order issued from time to time, for imparting training under these rules. (4) Every application for approval under sub rule (3) shall be made in a proforma and accompanied by a fee prescribed by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, based on recommendation of the committee constituted by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator through general or special order issued from time to time.

18. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 19Arrangements for the training centreRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 164Arrangements for the training centre
    What changed · 55% of the old wording kept

    Arrangements for the training centre: - Everycentre.—Everytraining centre shall have such staff, equipment and other facilities as may be approvedspecifiedby the Chief InspectorInspector-cum-Facilitator through generalor as may be required by him,special order issuedfrom time to time, by order in writing.time.

19. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 20Training OfficerRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 165Training Officer
    What changed · 54% of the old wording kept

    (2) NotwithstandingIt shall be the responsibility of the owner or agent of the mine or the owner of common vocational training centre, as the case may be, to appoint the training officer specified under sub- rule(1): Provided that in case of a training Centre, the person responsible for the management, control, supervision or direction of the training centre (hereinafter referred to as owner of approved training centre), shall appoint the training officer. (3)Notwithstandinganything contained in sub-rule (1), where the Training Officertraining officeris unable to perform hisduties by reason of temporary absence, illness or other cause, the owner, agent or manager, as the case may be, mayshallauthorise in writing any other person having similar qualificationsto act in his place.their place:Provided that no such authorisation shall have effect for a period exceeding thirty days,except with the previous consentin a case where the person so authorised possesses the qualifications and experience specified bywriting ofthe Chief Inspector under sub-rule (1), the authorityInspector-cum-Facilitator and subjectto actsuch conditionsas Training Officer shall cease to have effect on the expiry of 30 days from the date of the authorisation unless an order in writing has been obtained from the Chief Inspector or the Regional Inspector for the continuance of such person beyond the said period.may be specified therein.(4) A written notice of everyEveryappointment, discharge, dismissal, resignation or termination ofservice of a Training Officerofficerand of the date thereof shall be sent by the owner, agentsowneror manageragentto the Chief InspectorInspector-cum- Facilitatorand the Regional InspectorInspector-cum-Facilitatorwithin seven days from the date of such appointment, authorisation, discharge, dismissal, resignation or termination of service as the case may be.

20. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 21Duties of Training OfficerRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 166Duties of Training Officer
    What changed · 80% of the old wording kept

    (i) to organise and supervise the training of every person undergoing training under himin pursuance of these rules; (ii) to recognise current competency and prior learning in establishing for the training needs; (iii) to ensure training as per the modules or curriculum prepared under the concerned training scheme framed under theserules : (ii)for different categories of persons and ensure that the instructors deliver lectures on standard course material; (iv)to maintain records of the training given to every person and to furnish weeklymonthlyreports to the minemanager on the progress of the persons undergoing training ; (iii)training; (v)to maintain records of the supervision in respect of the practical training on actual operations referred to in Rule 6operations;and (iv)(vi)to discharge such other duties as may be necessary for, tofor theproper compliance of these rules. (2) Every Training Officertraining officershall keep a record of hiswork and shall, at the end of every year, forward to the Chief Inspector,Inspector-cum-Facilitator or Inspector-cum-Facilitator having jurisdiction over the training centre,through the owner, agentemployeror managerthe ownerof a common training centre asthe mine concern3dcase may be,a summary of the report of hiswork during the year.

21. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 22TrainersMinor changesOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 168Trainers
    What changed · 88% of the old wording kept

    - ForTrainers.—Forthe purpose of the practical training referred to rule 6,in these rules,every person to be employed in a mine shall be placed under the direct supervision of an experienced workmanpersonof an appropriate category, employed on operations and authorised by managerhereinafter referred to as trainer.

22. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 23Qualification of trainersRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 169 · probableQualification of instructors and trainers
    What changed · 14% of the old wording kept

    (2) TrainersQualification of instructors and trainers.- No personshall be selected only amongstfunction as an instructor or trainer unless such person possesses qualification, training and experience as specified bythe persons, who in the opinionChief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, based on recommendationof the owner, agentcommittee constituted by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, through generalor manager of the mine, are safety minded, skilled and experienced workmen who have an aptitude for given guidance and practical trainingspecial order issued from timeto other persons.time

23. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 24Duties of trainers and persons undergoing trainingRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 171Duties of trainer and persons undergoing training
    What changed · 73% of the old wording kept

    (2) The trainer shall, apart from discharging his normal duties, seeshall monitorthat the persons putunder histheircharge for training, pick up work, understand the dangers inherent … which would ensure safety in mines. (3) The trainer shall seemonitorthat the persons undergoing training, under himtrainingmove within the mine along with him.them.(4) Every trainer shall show tomonitor thatthe persons undergoing training under him, the quickest and safest routesthem, is awareof exitescape routefrom the sections where he isthey arelikely to work.work and other emergency response applicable to the trainee. (5)Every person undergoing training shall, whilst under training, comply with the directions of the trainer under whom he isthey areput in charge.

24. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 25Training allowanceRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 172 · probableTraining allowance
    What changed · 0% of the old wording kept

    CHAPTER VII ALLOWANCE OF TRAINEES AND ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES.(2) Every Instructor, other than the instructor under regular appointment at the training centre shall, in addition to their normal wages, be paid by the owner, agent or manager a training allowance for every day such trainer has imparted training in Vocational Training Centre, as specified by the Chief Inspector- cum-Facilitator on recommendation of the committee constituted by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, through general or special order, issued from time to time.

25. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 26TraineesNot carried over

    No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
26. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 27Stipend to traineesNot carried over

    No counterpart found in OSH&WC Central Rules 2026 or the other OSH&WC instruments.
27. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 28Certificate of traineesRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 173 · probableCertificate of training
    What changed · 20% of the old wording kept

    (2) The costWhere the training officer is not satisfied with the progress or performance of any trainee, such person shall report the same to the managerof the photographmine, who may arrangeto be fixedgive them, further training. (3) The manager of every mine shall counter sign and specify dateon the certificate in Form Aafter being satisfiedof Form B shall born bythe owner or agent. (3) A person who has obtained a certificate onsuccessful completion of the training shall be eligible for absorption, in any mine, to the category of the post for which he has been trained.training.

28. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 29Duplicate CertificateNot carried over

    Likely now in Section 56 (Experience certificate) of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
29. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 30Certificate to be delivered to the ManagementRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 174Certificate to be delivered to the management
    What changed · 75% of the old wording kept

    (i)(a)if hehasobtained thetrainingcertificates prior to such employment, at the time of the employment,employment;and (ii) if he(b)obtained thecertificates during the course of employment, within such time as may be specified by the manager of the mine.mine; (c)deliver the certificate issued to himthemunder these rules, sorules; (2)the manager of the mine who shall keep the certificate in safe custody and issue a receipt for the same. (3)On the termination of employment, certificate sodeposited under sub-rule (1)shall be returned to the employee. CHAPTER VIII MISCELLANEOUS

30. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 31InspectionMinor changesOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 175Inspection of vocational training centre
    What changed · 84% of the old wording kept

    Inspection: - TheInspection of vocational training centre.-TheChief InspectorInspector-cum-Facilitatoror any InspectorInspector-cum-Facilitatormay enter, inspect and examine any training centercentreor any part thereof and make such examination or inquiry as hethinks fit in order to ascertain whether the provisions of these rules and of any orders made thereunder are being complied with.

31. MVT Rules 1966 · Rul 32Power to relaxRevisedOSH&WC Central Rules 2026 · Rul 156Power to relax
    What changed · 43% of the old wording kept

    Power to relax: - Where inrelax.- The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator based onthe opinionrecommendationof the committee constituted byChief Inspector,Inspector-cum-Facilitator may relaxthe conditions pertaining to a samemineor part thereof are such as to render compliance with any provision containedrescue station or rescue roomin these rules un-necessary or impracticable, herules, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitatormay beby anorder in writing and subject to such conditions as hemay specify therein, exempt the mine or part thereof, as the case may be,be specified therein to grant relaxationfrom the said provisions.

Method: each provision is paired with the one in the new text whose heading and text are closest, one to one where possible, and never across different named officials; "probable" marks a weaker pair. Where there is none, the related OSH&WC instruments are searched. "What changed" compares the words of the two texts: struck-through words are in the old text only, highlighted words in the new one only; long unchanged stretches are shortened. Text extracted from scanned or bilingual PDFs can carry recognition errors.