Rajkot Municipal Corporation's 2025-26 budget introduces a 'Fire Tax' targeting ₹3,112 crore for enhanced fire safety post-2024 blaze, alongside property tax hikes and garbage fee revisions. This move aims to upgrade firefighting capabilities and prevent future tragedies.
Gurgaon's fire department sealed a Malibu Town residential society club due to non-compliance with fire safety norms, following an inspection and failure to install a fire control system.
India's real estate is booming, but fire safety awareness is lagging. Experts note a shift, with builders and consumers seeking better protection beyond basic requirements.