Business EconomyPosted at: Nov 13 2026 11:06PM


AP: Meenakshi Energy secures four ISO certifications for plant operations

Visakhapatnam, Nov 13 (UNI) Vedanta Power's Meenakshi Energy Limited (MEL), based in Andhra Pradesh, has secured four international ISO certifications covering quality, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and energy management.
The certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2018, covering key aspects of the company's plant operations, including quality standards, workplace safety, environmental compliance and energy efficiency, the company said in a release on Friday.
The certifications were awarded following a comprehensive exercise involving operational assessments, standardisation of procedures, risk reviews and capacity-building programmes for employees and contractors.
Rajinder Singh Ahuja, CEO and Whole Time Director of Vedanta Power Ltd, said the achievement reinforced the company's commitment to adopting global standards and strengthening safety and operational practices while ensuring reliable power generation.
Binu Raphael, CEO of Meenakshi Energy Ltd, said the certifications reflected the company's efforts to integrate safety, environmental responsibility and energy efficiency into its day-to-day operations.
As part of its safety initiatives, the plant has introduced leadership-led safety walks, risk management measures, workforce training and emergency response drills. Its environmental initiatives include fly ash utilisation, plantation, biodiversity improvement and enhanced environmental monitoring.
The company is also focusing on reducing auxiliary power consumption, improving equipment efficiency and monitoring energy performance indicators to optimise energy use.
The certifications involved coordinated efforts by various departments, including operations, maintenance, safety, quality assurance, human resources and energy management, along with business partners.
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