Delhi Launches 'Safe School Campaign' to Enhance Fire Safety Awareness
Delhi launches 'safe school campaign' to boost fire safety awareness
Hindustan Times
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Delhi's Home Minister Ashish Sood launched the 'Safe School Campaign' to improve fire safety in schools and hospitals. The initiative, part of Fire Service Week, aims to promote public participation in fire prevention, with over 1,000 awareness camps conducted to date, training more than 50,000 individuals.
- 01The 'Safe School Campaign' is part of a city-wide fire safety awareness initiative.
- 02Over 1,000 awareness camps have trained more than 50,000 people in fire safety.
- 03Compliance with fire safety norms in schools will be reinforced.
- 04The campaign emphasizes the importance of public participation in fire prevention.
- 05Safety of children is a top priority, with mock drills encouraged in schools.
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On Wednesday, Delhi's Home Minister Ashish Sood launched the 'Safe School Campaign' as part of a broader fire safety awareness initiative in the city. This campaign aims to enhance fire safety mechanisms in schools and hospitals, coinciding with Fire Service Week observed from April 14 to 20. Sood emphasized that safety is a collective responsibility and urged citizens to actively participate in creating a safer environment. The campaign will reinforce compliance with fire safety norms in both government and private schools. The minister highlighted the importance of public awareness, noting that the Delhi Fire Service responded to over 36,000 emergency calls in the past year. More than 1,000 awareness camps have already been conducted, training over 50,000 individuals in fire safety measures. Sood encouraged students to engage in mock drills and safety demonstrations, while advising citizens to maintain clear emergency exits and safely use electrical appliances. He reiterated the importance of vigilance among parents, teachers, and students in preventing fire-related incidents.
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The campaign aims to enhance fire safety awareness among students and school staff, potentially reducing fire-related incidents in educational institutions.
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