The Ram temple project in Ayodhya has earned the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ award from the British Safety Council, marking a significant milestone in safety management practices.

As reported by The Hindu, the announcement was made on December 15, 2024, by Nripendra Misra, chairman of the Construction Committee of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

The award recognises the Ram temple project’s commitment to maintaining stringent safety protocols during its construction, led by M/s Larsen & Toubro. The firm had earlier received the ‘Golden Trophy’ from the National Safety Council for its exemplary safety measures at the temple site.

The Sword of Honour award

The Sword of Honour award is one of the highest accolades in safety management, and is given to projects that meet the highest standards where safety is concerned. The British Safety Council conducts a comprehensive audit of processes and practices before performing an on-site assessment. Projects that have a five-star rating in safety assessments are then eligible to compete for the ‘Sword of Honour’ award.