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National Safety Week 2025 begins in India: Dates, theme, origin, and significance explained

National Safety Week 2025 in India: This year, in 2025, this week began on March 4, Tuesday and concluded on March 10, Monday and will be marked under the theme 'Safety and Well-being crucial for Viksit Bharat.'

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National Safety Week 2025 in India: India marked the beginning of National Safety Week on Tuesday, March 4, which is also observed as National Safety Day (NSD) every year.

This week aims to reinforce the significance of safety across various industries and build a culture of accident prevention.

As India celebrates the 54th National Safety Week in 2025, reinforcing over five decades of commitment to occupational health and safety, here’s all you need to know.

National Safety Week 2025: Key Dates and Theme

National Safety Week in India is dedicated to raising awareness about safety in all spheres of life. It starts on March 4, recognized as National Safety Day, and runs until March 10.

This year, in 2025, this week began on a Tuesday and concluded on a Monday and will be marked under the theme ‘Safety and Well-being crucial for Viksit Bharat.’

The theme underscores the importance of maintaining high safety standards as India moves towards development.

National Safety Week 2025: Origin and Significance

The National Safety Council of India leads the National Safety Week Campaign, which celebrates its founding day on March 4, 1966, to build a voluntary movement focused on safety, health, and environmental preservation.

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Seven years later, in 1972, National Safety Day was formally celebrated for the first time, and the week-long event has since been used to raise safety awareness across all sectors.

This week is significant in promoting workplace safety and employee well-being by encouraging a proactive attitude to safety and detecting workplace dangers, decreasing accidents, and minimizing exposure to risky situations.

Several initiatives, including workshops, awareness campaigns, safety drills, and competitions, are implemented weeklong to inform both individuals and organizations about essential safety measures, thereby promoting adherence to safety protocols across various walks of life.