Directorate General of Mines Safety, DGMS in short, is the Indian Goverment Regulatory agency for safety in mines and oil-fields.

The mission of the DGMS is to continually improve safety and health standards, practices and performance in the mining industry and upstream petroleum industry by implementing:

• pro-active safety and health strategies;
• continuous improvement of processes;
• effective use of resources;
• commitment and professional behaviour in its personnel.