DRDO organises 11th Asian Fire Protection Inspection Council Meet & Asian Fire Safety Expo

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DRDO organises 11th Asian Fire Protection Inspection Council Meet & Asian Fire Safety Expo 

Why in the news?

•   The 11th Asia Fire Protection Inspection Council (AFIC) Meet, organised by the Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES), DRDO in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), commenced in New Delhi on Nov 21, 2024.

What is AFIC?

•  The AFIC is the Fire Protection organisation of 11 Asian countries for technical exchange and fostering of knowledge in the field of fire safety for development of Asian Fire Protection Technologies and Standards. 

Important Points:

• Twenty one international delegates from Six Asian countries are participating in the three-day meet from 21 - 23 Nov 2024.
• The event is an ideal platform for the delegates to engage in meaningful exchanges for sharing knowledge, valuable insights, and collaborating on innovative solutions. 
• The event would prove to be a key step towards realizing DRDO’s vision of creating a strong, self-reliant India with world class fire safety technologies, ultimately contributing to national security and global competitiveness.
•   On the sideline of AFIC meet, an International Seminar on “Latest Trends in Fire Safety and Future Perspectives” and the Asian fire Safety Expo (AFSE) 2024 are also being organised by the CFEES.
• More than 100 delegates working in the field of fire safety from state fire services, Army, Navy, Air Force, BSF, DRDO & CAPF are attending the event.