GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) on Sunday said it has been awarded the 'Sword of Honour' 2013 by the British Safety Council for effective implementation of occupational health and safety management systems at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here.
Considered to be the Oscar of the safety world, the 'Sword of Honour' is a highly acclaimed universal recognition, a release issued here said.
"I attribute the recognition to the determined and concerted efforts of the RGIA community.
"As we celebrate this great achievement, we also recognise that the 'Sword of Honour' places a huge responsibility on us to sustain the initiatives and take our Safety Management System to the next higher level. The acknowledgement yet again reflects our airport's commitment towards achieving operational, service and business excellence," GHIAL CEO S G K Kishore said.
The GHIAL CEO was presented the award at a glittering ceremony held at the famous Goldsmiths' Hall at London recently.
Organisations, which achieved five-star certifications during the British Safety Council's safety audit programme for the period between August 1, 2012 and July 31, 2013, are eligible to apply for the 'Sword of Honour', the release said.