Worker Dies After Fall at Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Plant, Safety Concerns Raised

A 40‑year‑old contractor working at the Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station in Birsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, died after falling from a conveyor in the plant’s Old CHP area. The worker was severely injured during the fall and later succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. Local authorities have raised questions over the absence of required safety equipment and protective gear at the site. An investigation has been launched to determine whether safety protocols were breached and to identify responsible parties. The incident has sparked calls from workers’ unions for stricter enforcement of safety regulations at the plant.