New
Delhi, August 10, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to promoting a
culture of safety beyond workplaces, KARAM Safety partnered with the PHD
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) for the National Summit on Safe
Schools Leadership 2026, bringing together over 400 participants, including
representatives from more than 90 schools across Delhi NCR, senior
policymakers, government officials, school leaders, academicians, safety
professionals and industry experts, to deliberate on strengthening
institutional safety, governance and leadership across India's education
ecosystem.
The
Summit served as a collaborative platform to address the growing need for
schools to adopt a more structured and integrated approach to safety.
Discussions centred on embedding safety into institutional governance and
leadership while strengthening preparedness across physical infrastructure,
emergency response, cyber resilience, student well-being and transport safety.
A
defining milestone of the Summit was the launch of the PHDCCI National Model
School Safety Toolkit (Proposed Framework), developed under the aegis of the
PHDCCI Safety & Fire Committee. The voluntary implementation framework
provides schools with practical guidance, assessment mechanisms and best
practices across five critical pillars: Fire & Infrastructure Safety, Cyber
Safety, Transport Safety, Mental Health & Well-being, and Emergency
Preparedness. The Toolkit aims to help educational institutions move beyond
regulatory compliance to build a proactive culture of safety and resilience.
As
the supporting industry partner, KARAM Safety reaffirmed its commitment to
advancing safety awareness and preparedness across educational institutions.
With decades of expertise in safety solutions and risk prevention, the company
believes that creating safer learning environments requires collective action
involving policymakers, educational institutions, industry and the wider
community.
Commenting
on the initiative, Hemant Sapra, President – Global Sales & Marketing,
KARAM Safety, and Co-Chairman at the PHD Chamber of Commerce Uttar Pradesh
Chapter, said:
"At
KARAM Safety, we believe that safety is a shared responsibility and must be
embedded into every institution that shapes the future of our society. Schools
are where children learn, grow and thrive, making it essential to create
environments that are not only conducive to learning but also safe, secure and
resilient. Our partnership with PHDCCI for the National Summit on Safe Schools
Leadership 2026 reflects our commitment to supporting initiatives that
strengthen preparedness, encourage collaboration and foster a long-term culture
of safety across educational institutions."
The
inaugural session of the Summit was graced by Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu,
Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, who emphasised
that school safety must become an integral component of educational governance
rather than merely a statutory requirement. He described the National Model
School Safety Toolkit as a timely initiative capable of strengthening
institutional preparedness and promoting a preventive safety culture across
schools. He also stressed the importance of regular safety audits, emergency
preparedness, cyber awareness, technology-enabled monitoring and coordinated
stakeholder engagement.
The
Guest of Honour, Shri Sunil Kumar Jha, IPS, Director General, Fire Services,
Civil Defence & Home Guards, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India,
highlighted the importance of institutional fire safety and outlined the six
essential pillars of fire safety governance while introducing the Directorate
General's publication, Fire Safety – A Guide for Students, aimed at
strengthening awareness among school children.
As
part of the Summit, Ms. Lalita Tekchandani, K-Teck Head, KARAM Group, moderated
the technical session on Strengthening Emergency Preparedness for Safer
Schools, which explored infrastructure resilience, fire and earthquake
preparedness, safety audits, evacuation planning and institutional coordination
with disaster management agencies. The discussions highlighted the importance
of preparedness, accountability and collaboration in building safer school
ecosystems.
The
Summit also featured focused discussions on mental well-being, cyber safety,
transport safety, disaster preparedness and the role of technology in
strengthening institutional resilience. Participants deliberated on leadership
responsibilities, governance frameworks and collaborative approaches required
to build future-ready schools equipped to respond to emerging safety
challenges.
The
event concluded with a collective commitment from stakeholders across
government, education and industry to advance a proactive, inclusive and
sustainable culture of school safety. Through its partnership with PHDCCI,
KARAM Safety continues to support initiatives that strengthen institutional
preparedness and contribute to building safer, more resilient and
child-centric learning environments across the country.
About
KARAM Safety
KARAM
Safety is a leading global occupational safety brand with a vast portfolio of
over 3,800 certified products that conform to multiple national and
international standards. The company exports its safety solutions to over 140
nations and has a team of over 4,500 professionals who relentlessly develop, test,
and evaluate products, earning KARAM Safety a reputation as one of the world's
leading providers of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection
solutions and fixed-line systems. KARAM Safety is a responsible brand that
values empowering people, uplifting society, and enriching the environment.
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