Under IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638)
Website: https://ipvsurakshaakawach.com
Helpline: 9354679155
To ensure fire safety, awareness, and rapid response in every home, workplace, and community across India through training, technology, and preparedness.
Vision
An India where no citizen loses life or property due to preventable fire accidents.
Tagline
Be Alert – Stay Safe – Agni Kawach Protects Every Flame of Life.
India records more than 17,000 fire-related deaths every year as reported in National Crime Records Bureau data. Major causes include unsafe buildings, electrical faults, negligence, lack of fire-fighting equipment, and weak public awareness.
Key fire tragedies during 2015 to 2025 have repeatedly shown systemic lapses, including:
Hospital fires in major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Rajkot
Factory explosions and fire incidents in Delhi and Gujarat
Large market fires in cities like Kolkata, Surat, and Lucknow
Residential fires in slums and illegal constructions
A major national concern is that a large portion of buildings still do not follow basic fire safety compliance standards, resulting in repeated loss of life and property.
Build a national fire safety awareness and training network
Establish district-level Agni Kawach Rapid Response Units in every district
Conduct fire safety audits for public and private buildings
Launch a fire prevention and emergency training program for citizens
Create a central fire emergency helpline and mobile app
Collaborate with local governments, industries, and schools for compliance and awareness
Problem | Agni Kawach Solution
Lack of fire awareness | Nationwide campaigns in schools, offices, and societies
Faulty wiring and unsafe structures | Periodic fire safety audits and certification
Poor emergency response | District-level rapid response units
Absence of fire equipment | Subsidized extinguisher kits for homes and shops
Illegal and uninspected buildings | Citizen reporting app with safety rating
Lack of trained personnel | Fire Marshal training program
Industrial and hospital negligence | Joint inspection drives with fire and civic departments
Rural vulnerability | Village-level volunteer firefighters
Delayed rescue operations | GPS-based emergency coordination system
Har Ghar Surakshit campaign across all districts
Street plays, school seminars, and housing society workshops
Monthly fire safety week and public drills
Each district will have one specialized emergency vehicle equipped with:
Fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, water pump, safety suits
A trained five-member crew including volunteers and professionals
Twenty-four hour coordination with local fire stations and hospitals
Annual building safety audits conducted by certified inspectors
Priority coverage for schools, hospitals, factories, malls, high-rises, and slums
Non-compliance reports shared with local authorities for correction
Safe buildings awarded an Agni Kawach Safe Zone Certificate
Train 10,000 volunteers as community fire marshals within three years
Training curriculum includes fire handling, evacuation, first aid, and emergency communication
Collaboration with fire departments and NDRF
One-click emergency SOS linked to nearest fire station and volunteers
Fire reporting with photos and GPS
Safety equipment locator and emergency guidance
Fire safety tutorials and checklist features
Compliance drives in partnership with inspection bodies
Safety manuals for chemical, gas, and heat-based industries
Mandatory quarterly inspection for hospitals and high-risk facilities
Partnerships with manufacturers for low-cost extinguishers and smoke detectors
Distribution drives in rural and low-income areas
EMI and CSR-based support options for small businesses
Phase 1 – Pilot (0 to 6 months)
Launch in 10 districts
Key Tasks: Awareness, 2 rapid response units, app prototype
Output: Proof of concept
Phase 2 – Expansion (6 to 18 months)
Expansion to 100 districts
Key Tasks: 100 vehicles, 10,000 trained citizens
Output: Regional coverage
Phase 3 – Nationwide Rollout (18 to 36 months)
Coverage across 700 plus districts
Key Tasks: Full system activation
Output: 1 crore plus citizens trained
Phase 4 – Sustainability (Ongoing)
Key Tasks: Annual audits and refresher training
Output: Continuous safety ecosystem
Component | Estimated Cost (INR Crore)
Awareness campaigns | 20.00
Fire audit program and certification | 25.00
Rapid response units (700 districts x INR 0.5 crore) | 350.00
Equipment procurement (extinguishers, detectors, suits) | 50.00
Training and safety workshops | 15.00
App and helpline development | 10.00
Management, HR, and monitoring | 10.00
Total Estimated Project Budget (3 years): INR 480.00 crore
Source | Description | Estimated Contribution
CSR partnerships | Fire safety, industrial safety, and health CSR funds | INR 250 crore
Public donations (80G) | Citizen contribution INR 100 to INR 1,000 | INR 25 crore
Government collaboration | Home Affairs, NDMA, NDRF, state fire services | INR 150 crore
Revenue sources | Audits, certifications, and training programs | INR 55 crore
Total Target Funding: INR 480 crore
Fire audit certification fees with annual renewal
Corporate training programs and compliance workshops
Safety equipment and gear sales partnership commissions
App subscription plans for industries and housing societies
Annual sponsorships from CSR foundations
Category | Measurable Outcome
Citizens trained | 1 crore plus
Buildings audited | 2 lakh plus
Rapid response units | 700 plus districts covered
Fire deaths reduction | 40 percent reduction
Property damage reduction | INR 10,000 crore plus saved
Employment generated | 25,000 direct and 1 lakh volunteers
Awareness reach | 10 crore citizens reached
Agni Kawach National Board (IPV Headquarters): Policy and funding
State fire coordination cells: Regional management and training
District command units: Local response, audit, and reporting
Digital dashboard: Monitoring incidents, audits, and response time
Risk | Mitigation Strategy
Equipment misuse | Inventory tracking linked to audits
Volunteer fatigue | Incentive-based engagement model
Funding delay | Multi-source CSR and subscription model
Non-cooperation from builders | Compliance reporting and citizen participation
Technology failure | Backup servers and support systems
Two rapid response units per region
Fifty fire marshals trained per district
Ten major markets and twenty-five buildings audited
Awareness campaigns across one hundred schools
Estimated reach of one lakh citizens
Pilot budget: INR 8 crore
Duration: 12 months
Fire does not warn. Prevention is protection.
Join Agni Kawach and protect your home, your workplace, and your community. Together, we can make India fire-safe and future-secure.
Target | Goal
Fire safety certified buildings | 10 lakh plus
Fire mortality reduction | 70 percent nationwide
Trained fire marshals | 5 lakh plus
School fire safety programs | 1 lakh schools
Global benchmark | India in top 10 fire safety compliant nations
Agni Kawach is a life-saving national mission designed to create an India where every building is safer, every citizen is trained, and every emergency receives rapid response.
Operated under IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638), this initiative will protect the nation from preventable fire disasters through awareness, technology, preparedness, and action.
Agni Se Suraksha, Desh Ki Raksha – Agni Kawach for Every Citizen.
