This document provides an overview of the Mines Vocational Training Rules 1966 in India. Some key points: - The rules establish different types of vocational training centers based on the number of workers at mines: vestibule centers for mines with over 10,000 workers, group centers for mines with 2,500-10,000 workers, and unit centers for mines with 800-2,500 workers. - Various categories of mine workers are required to undergo initial and refresher training according to schedules appended to the rules. Training topics include surface mining, underground mining, explosives handling, gas testing, and more. - The rules specify requirements for training centers, instructors, certificates, and oversight

1. K. Krishnudu, FMCC(R), MANAGER, Mines Group Vocational Training Society,
Hosapete. Email: krishnudukalva@gmail.com

2. TYPE EMPLOYEMNT
• Vestibule Training
Centre (Large &
Management)
For Mines belonging to the same
Management for an Employment of
10,000 workers or above.
• Group Training
Centre (Medium &
Area wise)
For Mines belonging to the Management
or Different managements for an
Employment of at least 2,500 workers.
• Unit Training Centre
(Small & Unit)
For the Individual Mines Employing over
800 workers.
Mines employing up to 800 worker can join any Group
Training Centre with the approval from Chief Inspector or
Inspector.

3. •What is the Scope for Formulation of the Mines Vocational Training
Rules 1966?
Mines Vocational Training Rules 1966 are Framed & Notified in Gazette
of India on 02.04.1966 as per the provisions of Section No. 58 of the
Mines Act 1952: Power of Central Government to make rules.
•Where the Mines Vocational Training Rules 1966 are applicable?
Mines Vocational Training Rules 1966 shall apply to every Mine
whatever description to which the Mines Act, 1952 applies.
•Does every Mine should have Vocational Training Centre to train the
Workmen?
The Owner, Agent or Manager of every Mine shall Provide and
Maintain a Training Centre for imparting the Vocational training
required to be undergone by the persons who are employed or to be
employed in that mine. Chief Inspector may authorise that, a
Group/Common Training Centre may be Provided and Maintained in
respect of Two or More Mines by the Owners , Agents or Managers
thereof under Rule No. 18.

4. •Who will issue the Instructions in connection with Vocational
Training?
Chief Inspector may issue such instructions (through Circulars, Orders,
and Recommendations) in connection with Vocational Training centre,
such as Facilities & Staff to be provided, Schedule of Training, etc.,
•When Mines Vocational Training Rules 1966 came to application in to
Copper, Gold, Iron Ore and Manganese Mines?
As per sub-rule(3) of Rule No. 1 of MVTR 1966, Notification regarding
the application of MVT Rules 1966 in respect of the Copper, Gold, Iron
Ore and Manganese Mines was made by Central Government with
effect from 01.12.1966. (DGMS Circular No. 83/1966).
•When Mines Vocational Training Rules 1966 came to application in to
Limestone and Mica Mines?
As per sub-rule(3) of Rule No. 1 of MVTR 1966, Notification regarding
the application of MVT Rules in respect of the Limestone and Mica
Mines was made by Central Government with effect from 01.01.1967
(DGMS Circular No. 03/1967).

5. •Which category of employees are required to undergo Mines
Vocational Training as per MVT Rules 1966?
As per Rules No. 3 of MVT Rules - Application of Mine Vocational
Training: Following Persons required to undergo Mines Vocational
Training:
 General Mazdoor / Workers, etc.,
 Operators of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery like Shovel /
Excavator, Rock breaker, Crane, Road grader, Wheel loader, Dozer,
Dumper/Truck, etc.,
 Drillers, Blasting crew, Welders, Auto Electricians, Electricians,
Mechanics, Fitters and Mechanical Helpers,
•Are Persons employed for Saving life or property or dealing with
circumstances arising out of an Accident (Rescue Personnel) required
to undergo Vocational Training?
Persons employed for saving life or property or dealing with
circumstances arising out of an Accident (Rescue personnel) are not
required to undergo Vocational Training as per MVT Rules 1966.

6. •Are Shotfirers / Blasters competency certificate holders required to
undergo Mine Vocational Training?
Shotfirer/Blaster not required to undergo Basic or Refresher
Vocational training as per MVT Rules 1966.
•Are Clerk, Accountant and Register keeper required to undergo
Vocational Training?
Clerk, Accountants and Register keeper are not required to undergo
Vocational Training.
•Are Apprentice who have undergone an approved courses required to
undergo Vocational Training?
Apprentice who have undergone an approved course of training as
approved by the Chief Inspector, are not required to undergo
Vocational Training.
• Is the Gallery training a part of the Vocational Training?
Gallery training is the part of Mine Vocational Training.

7. •List the Persons are not required to undergo Mines Vocational
Training as per Rules No. 3 of Mine Vocational Training?
 Persons holding positions in confidential capacity or in a position of
Supervision or a Management.
 Shotfirer / Blasters.
 Clerk, Accountants and Register keepers.
 Persons who have undergone a course of training which is a part of
study is in approved Institutions.
 Apprentice who have undergone an approved course of training as
approved by the Chief Inspector.
 Other persons as exempted by the Chief Inspector.
•Who is the statutory authority to decide whether a particular person
required to undergo Training in case of any Dispute/Question?
As per the MVT Rules 1966, Rule No. 4: The Chief Inspector decides, if
any Disputes / Question arise, as to whether a particular person or
class or category of persons required to undergo Vocational Training as
per these rules or not.

8. •Who are required to undergo Initial Training for Surface or Opencast
workings as per MVT Rules 1966?
Every person proposed to be employed in Mines shall, before he is so
employed, undergo Initial Training at Mine Vocational Training as per
Rule No. 6 of MVT Rules 1966 as per First Schedule.
•Who are required to undergo Initial Training for Belowground
workings as per MVT Rules 1966?
Every person proposed to be employed in Belowground mine shall,
before he is so employed, undergo Initial Training as per the Rule No. 6
of MVT Rules 1966 Third Schedule.
•What is the period of Refresher Training to be given for the persons
already employed in mines?
As per Rule No. 8 of MVT Rules 1966, Every person already employed
in mines shall undergo a Refresher training, as applicable, at least once
in 5 years as per Fourth Schedule of MVT Rules 1966.

9. •Any persons employed in Handling of explosives required to undergo
Vocational Training as per MVT Rules 1966?
Persons engaged in Handling of explosives, other than
Shotfirer’s/Blaster’s competency certificate holder, shall undergo
additional Vocational Training as per the Sixth Schedule as required
under Rule No. 13 of MVT Rules.
Every person who has undergone the said training shall undergo the
training again before re-employment, if he has not worked in Handling
explosives for a continuous period of 6 months or more.
•What are the recommendations on hours of Vocational Training for
the Person to be employed and already employed in Mines?
It is recommended by DGMS, as per recommendations of the “Third
Safety in Mines Conference” Vocational Training to be imparted during
the Normal working hours, i.e., Full-day release system.

10. •Is Timber Mistry/Mechanical Fitter should be employed at Mines
Vocational Training Centre?
A Timber Mistry or a Mechanical Fitter is required to be employed at
Mines Vocational Training Centres wherever applicable.
•Staff of Vocational Training Centres are required to undergo a course
of training?
The Staff of Vocational Training Centres should undergo a course of
Orientation training at the appropriate centres, as approved by the
D.G.M.S.
•Is “On the job training” required to be imparted as a part of Mine
Vocational Training under MVT Rules 1966?
“On the job training” is imparted as a part of Vocational Training, the
same shall be supervised by a “Trainer” appointed for the purpose.
The Trainer should be a Safety minded, Skilled and Experienced
workmen, who has an aptitude for given guidance and practical
training & he should have attended 6 safety lectures in mines.

11. •Whether a person required to undergo Vocational Training on returns
to employment after absence from work?
Every person shall undergo Refresher training as detailed in Fourth
Schedule on returning to employment after absence from work for a
period of 1 year, within a period of one month of his joining duty.
•Is there any provision in MVT Rules 1966 for Training the Persons
appearing for Blaster’s Competency Examination?
Provisions are made in MVT Rules, for the Training of persons
appearing for Shotfirer’s/Blaster’s competency examination, as per
Seventh Schedule on handling of explosives, within 3 months before
such examination as per Rule No. 14.
•According to which Rule & Schedule, the Timber Mistry required to
undergo training at Vocational Training Centre?
As per Rule No. 12, Every person who is newly employed as Timber
Mistry in a mine, or has not worked as a Timber Mistry for a period of
6 months, shall, on re-employment, undergo Training in Timber as
specified in the Fifth Schedule.

12. •Is Gas testing person required to undergo Training at Vocational
Training Centre?
As per Rule No. 17 of MVT Rules 1966, every Person holding Gas
testing shall Once in every Year, Persons eligible to appear at the Gas-
testing Certificate Examinations and Who intends to appear at the
Gas-testing examination within the succeeding 3 months, undergo a
course of training as detailed in the Eighth Schedule.
•What are the arrangements to be provided at Vocational Training
Centre?
As per Rule No. 19 of MVT Rules, Every training centre shall have such
Staff, Equipment and Other facilities as may be approved by the Chief
Inspector or as may be required by him, from time to time, by order in
writing.
•Certificate of Training issued in Form A & B come under which
schedule of Vocational Training Rules?
Schedule XII appended in the Mines Vocational Training Rules 1966.

13. •Is Notice of Appointment, Termination, Resignation, etc., of
Manger/Officer of the Vocational Training Centre required to be
intimated as per MVT Rules 1966?
A written notice of every Appointment, Discharge, Dismissal,
Resignation or Termination of Training Manager/Officer shall be sent
by the Owner, Agents or Manager of Mine to the Chief Inspector and
the Regional Inspector within 7 days.
•What is the Qualification recommended for Vocational Training
Manager/Officer?
Training Manager/Officer should be a Holder of I or II Class Certificate
of Competency with at least 5 years of experience in mines.
•Is the Training Manager/Officer of the Vocational Training Centre
required to maintain & submit his record to DGMS?
The Manager/Officer of Vocational Training Centre is required to
maintain his record and submit the report to DGMS annually through
Owner, Agent or Manager of Mine.

14. •What is the Qualification of Instructor appointed in Mines Vocational
Training Centre?
Instructor (Mining, Electrical, & Mechanical) shall have at least
Matriculate of over 30 years of age with Overman / Foreman
Certificate, with experience in mines.
•What is the Form used to issue the Certificate of Training to the
persons undergone Initial Vocational Training?
Form A is the Certificate of Training issued by Training Officer for the
employment in a mine on Surface and in Opencast working or in
Belowground in non-gassy mine as per Rule No. 28(1) of MVT Rules
1966.
•What is the Form used to issue the Certificate of Training to the
persons undergone Refresher Vocational Training?
Form B is the Certificate of Training issued by Training Officer for
Refresher Training or Training of Special Categories of workmen
employed on Surface and in Opencast working or in Belowground
mine as per Rule No. 28(1) of MVT Rule 1966.

15. •What are the provisions made in connection with arrangements for
Refresher training of persons holding First-Aid certificate at Vocational
Training Centers?
As per the DGMS Circular No. 38 of 1968, A Refresher training program
for the persons holding First-Aid certificate shall be arranged as
recommended to train the persons already holding First-aid certificate
by the qualified Medical Officer at your Vocational Training Centre.
This is to help the first-aiders posted with the up-to-date
developments in the knowledge of and in the practical art of rendering
First-aid.
•What recommendations are made on Training of persons involved in
Maintenance and Examination of Winding installations?
As per DGMS Circular (Tech.) No. 5/1981, a Short term Refresher
courses be organized at Vocational Training Center for those
responsible for Maintenance and Examination of Winding
installations, such as Mechanical fitters, Foremen and Colliery
Engineers to update their knowledge.

16. •What are the provisions of persons employed in Maintenance and
Cleaning of Belt conveyors in Mines?
As per the DGMS Circular (Tech.) No. 12/1983, persons responsible for
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning of Belt conveyors are required to
undergo a short term Refresher courses Vocational at Training Centers.
•Are Persons employed by a Contractor in mines required to undergo
Vocational Training Centre?
All persons deployed by the contractor for working in a mine must
undergo Vocational training at the Vocational Training Centre.
•Can Training Officer issued a Duplicated certificate of training for the
person undergone training under MVT Rules?
As per Rule No. 29 Duplicate Certificate may be granted to any person
proves to the satisfaction of the Training Officer that, he has lost the
certificate granted to him under Rule 28, on payment of the cost of the
photograph to be affixed on the certificate. The word "DUPLICATE”
shall be stamped across the copy of certificate.

17. •Are the Heavy Earth Moving Machinery Operators required to be be
trained using Simulator?
As per the DGMS Circular No. 04/2011, the Operators of Heavy Earth
Moving Machinery are required to be imparted by using Simulators.
•What are the provisions on Issue of certificate under MVT Rules?
Every person who undergoes a course of training prescribed in these
rules shall, on completion of the training be interviewed by the
Training Officer and If the said officer is satisfied as to the progress and
performance of the Trainee, he shall grant a certificate in Form A or
Form B, as the case may be. The certificate so granted shall be
countersigned by the Owner, Agent or Manager of Mine.
•What are the provisions on cost of photograph affixed on the
Certificate Issued as per Rule 28 of MVT Rules?
Cost of the Photograph affixed on the Certificate issued in Form A or
Form B by Training Officer shall be borne by the Owner or Agent or
Contractor.

18. •What shall be the allowance payable to the Trainer?
Rule No. 25 Every trainer shall, in addition to his normal wages, be
paid by the Owner, Agent or Manager of Mine a training allowance of
Rs.0.50 per Trainee for every day. Not more than Two Trainees shall be
placed under the charge of a trainer at a time.
•What shall be the allowance payable to the Trainees?
•Each new entrant (Trainee) under the Basic training scheme is to be
paid by the Management a maximum allowance of Rs. 1.50 p. (all
inclusive) per day. Each person undergoing course of Refresher training
is to be paid at the rate of 0.50 paisa per lecture attended by him as
recommended by DGMS Circular 18/1966.
•Should Manager of Mine deliver, the Certificate issued to a person
undergone Vocational Training, on termination of his employment?
On Termination of employment of a person undergone Vocational
Training, the certificate of Vocational Training deposited with Mines
Manager shall be returned to the employee.

19. What are the Provisions of Power to relax?
As per Rule No. 32 of MVT Rules, The Chief Inspector may, by order in
writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify therein,
exempt the mine or part thereof from the provisions Mines Vocational
Training Rules 1966.

20. TRAINING SCHEDULES APPENDED TO MINES VOCATIONAL
TRAINING RULES 1966:
• FIRST SCHEDULE: Course of Theoretical and Gallery
training for Surface and Opencast workers as per Rule 6(1)
of MVT Rules 1966.
• SECOND SCHEDULE: Course of Theoretical and Gallery
training for workers Below ground as per Rule 6(2)(a) of
MVT Rules 1966.
• THIRD SCHEDULE: Course of Special additional training for
entrants to gassy mine as per Rule 6(2)(b) of MVT Rules
1966.
• FOURTH SCHEDULE: Course for Refresher Training Rule 8
and 10 of MVT Rules 1966.
• FIFTH SCHEDULE: Course of Training for Timber Mistry as
per Rule 12 of MVT Rules 1966.

21. • SIXTH SCHEDULE: Course of Training in the Handling and
Use of Explosives as per Rule 13 of MVT Rules 1966.
• SEVENTH SCHEDULE: Course of Training on short firing
Rule 14 of MVT Rules 1966.
• EIGHTH SCHEDULE: Course of Training in Gas-Testing as
per Rule 17 of MVT Rules 1966.
• SCHEDULE XII: Forms Appended to the Mines Vocational
Training Rules 1966.

22. FORMS APPENDED IN MVT RULES 1966:
Form 1 Notice of program of Training Centre.
Form 2 Notice of Training program-Category/Batch wise.
Form 3 Program of Training Week during Ending.
Form 4 Index Folders (Record of Details of Trainees).
Form 5 Register of Attendance of Trainee.
Form 6 Report of Performance Chart for Trainees.
Form 7 Progress Chart of the Training for Quarter.
Form 8 VTC Open or Close or Rename (Rule 18).
Form 9 Appointment, Termination or Resignation of Training
Officer.
Form A Certificate of Initial Training for employment in a mine
on Surface and in Opencast working or Below Ground in non-
gassy mine.
Form B Certificate of Refresher Training/Training of Special
Categories of workmen.