Central govt to organise pan-India 'Fire Safety Week' from May 4 to 10

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry will observe a pan-India 'Fire Safety Week' from May 4 to 10 across healthcare facilities to strengthen preparedness and raise awareness on prevention and mitigation of fire hazards.

The week-long observance, being organised in collaboration with states, Union Territories and relevant central ministries and departments, will be inaugurated at Kartavya Bhawan here by Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, a health ministry statement said on Saturday.

A key highlight of the inaugural event will be the administration of a pledge on "Fire Safety in Health Facilities" by the health secretary, reaffirming commitment towards strict adherence to fire safety norms and preparedness measures in healthcare institutions, it said.

During the observance, states and UTs will conduct awareness campaigns, mock drills, capacity-building exercises and dissemination of fire safety protocols to sensitise healthcare personnel and administrators regarding fire prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures.

The statement emphasised that the initiative underlines its commitment to safeguarding patients, healthcare workers and critical infrastructure by promoting robust fire safety mechanisms and fostering a culture of preparedness across the healthcare delivery system.