Mumbai, 2025 – A landmark moment in India’s fire safety journey unfolded at the 5th SafeTech Awards & Conference 2025, where Shri Mahesh Agrawal, Chairman and Managing Director of Brijbasi, was bestowed with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor celebrates his pioneering role in developing indigenous firefighting systems, his steadfast support to India’s emergency services, and his tireless commitment to advancing fire safety standards nationwide.
This year’s conference was nothing short of a historic success, drawing a record-breaking 589 delegates from across the country.
The gathering brought together India’s leading minds in industrial safety, EHS management, and emergency response, making it one of the largest and most influential safety summits in the nation.
A Grand Celebration of Safety Excellence
The Safe-Tech platform once again lived up to its reputation as a powerhouse of recognition, innovation, and collaboration. Highlights included:
Industrial Safety Awards – Celebrating factories and corporate organizations that have redefined benchmarks in risk mitigation, operational integrity, and safety-first culture.
Safe India Hero Plus Awards – Honoring frontline heroes whose courage and commitment safeguard communities and strengthen India’s emergency preparedness.
Beyond the accolades, the event facilitated high-value knowledge exchange, enabling industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to collaborate on emerging challenges. Discussions emphasized how proactive safety culture is vital to business continuity, economic resilience, and national progress.
Distinguished Presence and Global Recognition
The awards ceremony witnessed an array of eminent dignitaries and global representatives whose presence underscored the significance of the occasion:
- E. Mr. Yogev Meushar, Trade Commissioner of Israel, Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai
- Santosh Warrick, Director – Maharashtra Fire Services & CFO MIDC Maharashtra
- Ram Dahifale, Additional Director – DISH Maharashtra
- Nalin Chaudhary, Director – Gujarat State Fire & Emergency Services
- Ravindera Ambulgakar, CFO – Mumbai Fire Brigade
- S. B. Jadeja, President IFE Gujarat & DFO Abd Fire Services
Their participation reinforced international collaborations and cross-border knowledge-sharing to elevate India’s safety frameworks.
Honoring a Legacy of Impact
Shri Mahesh Agrawal’s recognition stands as a testament to decades of innovation, mentorship, and transformative advocacy in the field of fire safety. His journey reflects the seamless integration of technology, training, and organizational commitment—pillars that continue to shape India’s aspiration toward “Zero Accidents.”
His leadership not only laid the foundation for indigenous firefighting systems but also inspired a new generation of professionals and decision-makers to elevate safety as a non-negotiable priority.
Towards a Culture of Safety Excellence
The event’s much-anticipated After Movie vividly captured the spirit of commitment, courage, and collaboration that marks India’s evolving fire safety landscape. Experts at the conference emphasized how platforms like Safe-Tech contribute to standardizing protocols, accelerating adoption of cutting-edge firefighting technologies, and strengthening emergency response frameworks across industries.
Expressing gratitude, Team Safe-Tech extended heartfelt thanks to delegates, partners, and dignitaries. The closing message highlighted a shared resolve: collaboration and knowledge-sharing remain indispensable in building a robust and sustainable culture of safety excellence across India.