In a powerful step towards creating safer and more aware communities, NISCAM (National Institute for Skills, Compliance and Management), under the leadership of Pooja Mago, Founder – NISCAM, successfully organized an impactful event titled ‘Women & Fire Safety: Leadership for Safer Spaces’ on 25 April 2026 at The Circle.Work, Gurgaon.
The event emerged as one of the first initiatives of its kind dedicated to bringing women to the forefront of fire safety awareness, emergency preparedness, leadership, and community responsibility. At a time when incidents related to fire hazards, emergency negligence, and safety failures are increasing across workplaces, residential societies, schools, and public spaces, the initiative aimed to create awareness that goes beyond compliance and becomes a culture-driven movement.
The session witnessed participation from women leaders, educators, safety professionals, legal experts, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and social contributors from diverse domains, all united with one common purpose – building safer spaces through awareness, preparedness, and leadership.
Addressing the audience, Pooja Mago, Founder – NISCAM, emphasized that safety should not remain limited to policies and technical frameworks alone.
A first-of-its-kind initiative empowering women through fire safety awareness & leadership
“Women are natural custodians of homes, institutions, workplaces, and communities. When women become aware and prepared, safety becomes stronger at every level of society. This initiative was not just about fire safety; it was about leadership, responsibility, and creating a culture where preparedness becomes a way of life,” she shared.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Somnath Bharti, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Ex-MLA Delhi, whose presence added immense value to the initiative. He appreciated the effort taken by NISCAM in creating a socially relevant platform that connects safety awareness with women leadership and community empowerment.
The panel discussion brought together distinguished personalities from varied backgrounds including – S.G. Mahapatra – Principal, BGIS ISKON Vrindavan, Rekha Gairola – Director, Security & Safety, Adobe, Babita Nagar – International Wrestler & Gold Medalist, World Police & Fire Games, Netherlands, and Veena Gupta – Founder, Seam Risk Solutions.
The session was effectively moderated by Bharti Singh Kalappa, Head Facilities – Noida International Airport, who brought practical insights into leadership, workplace preparedness, and safety consciousness.
The keynote session by Adv. Neyha Chaudhary on ‘Why & How Women’s Awareness Can Save Lives’ became one of the most impactful highlights of the event. Her powerful perspective on legal awareness, women’s rights, compliance, and preparedness deeply resonated with the audience and reinforced the importance of informed action during emergencies.
A major attraction of the event was the live fire safety awareness and demonstration session conducted by the knowledge partner – Act Masters Team, which received tremendous appreciation from the audience for its practical learning approach and real-time demonstrations.
The session was led by Gurpreet Singh, Founder – Act Masters, who emphasized the urgent need for practical fire safety education in everyday environments.
Speaking during the session, Gurpreet Singh said,
“Fire safety awareness should not begin after an incident occurs. Preparedness must become a habit. Every workplace, school, institution, and household should understand the basics of emergency response because awareness, timely action, and calm decision-making can save lives.”
The live demonstrations conducted by the Act Masters team educated participants on Emergency Response techniques, Fire Extinguisher handling, basic evacuation awareness, Fire prevention practices, and immediate actions during crisis situations.
The audience highly appreciated the practical and engaging approach of the session, especially the focus on empowering women to confidently respond during emergencies instead of depending entirely on external help.
The event concluded with a strong message that safety is not gender-driven, but women-led awareness can significantly influence safer homes, safer workplaces, and safer communities.
Participants described the initiative as –
- Timely and much needed;
- A movement beyond awareness;
- A platform connecting leadership with preparedness; and
- A meaningful beginning towards women-led safety culture; and so on.
Following the overwhelming response and appreciation, NISCAM now aims to take this movement forward through future awareness drives, leadership forums, training initiatives, community outreach programs, and dedicated women-led platforms focused on safety, empowerment, and preparedness.
The initiative has set the foundation for a larger movement where women are not only participants in safety conversations – but leaders driving change, resilience, and responsibility across society.
