PANJIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant inaugurated the India Fire and Security Yatra 2021– one of the events among three events of Mahayatra organised by Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI), at Dona Paula, on Friday.
The FSAI has organised Mahayatra, a set of three events, which consists of Fire and Security Expo, a virtual expo of products and solutions; India Fire and Security Yatra, a physical event of seminars and stalls at all chapters of FSAI and Finest India Skill Awards, awards recognising extraordinary contribution of organisations and individuals in the field of fire, life safety and security.
While speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister thanked the FSAI for choosing Goa as the main centre amongst all their 24 chapters across India for organising the events.
“As the Chief Minister of the State it is a proud moment as Goa is hosting this national level event wherein manufacturers exhibit and promote quality under a common roof,” said Sawant.
He further urged all hotels and other commercial complexes in the State to undertake Suraksha Index from FSAI and said it is effective independent fire safety audit system and safety surveillance.
He explained that this is for the first phase for buildings, especially commercial, medical care, hotels, school campuses etc.
“The FSAI leadership needs to set up a team in Goa to conduct this audit,” he added.
The Chief Minister further pointed out that the specially set-up COVID-19 task team of FSAI has done an excellent service to the society by engaging themselves at fire stations and police stations during the first wave.
“The association also was actively engaged in providing necessary support to the society by way of organising medical oxygen supply and oxygen concentrators to the families of fire and security professionals,” said Sawant.
The Chief Minister also applauded the efforts of the women wing of FSAI in Goa under the Surakshit Naari team who are also addressing the needs of women’s safety.
