CityLightBuzz: Hyderabad, August 22.2026, The Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI), Hyderabad Chapter, with the support of the Council of EHS Professionals (CEP), organised ‘FESA 2026 (Fire, Electrical, Security and Automation) for Pharma’, bringing together industry leaders, EHS professionals, fire and security experts, technology providers and policymakers to address safety challenges in the pharmaceutical sector. With Telangana emerging as a major pharmaceutical and life-sciences hub, the seminar focused on fire prevention, process and electrical safety, emergency response and technology-enabled risk management.
The one-day seminar was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Sri G V Narayana Rao, Director, Telangana Fire Services, Govt. of Telangana. Guests of Honour Sri Y. Mohan Babu, Director of Factories, Department of Factories, Govt. of Telangana; SriSarvesh Singh, CEO, Telangana Life Sciences and Sri Tapas Saha, President, CEP; graced the occasion. Sri Manoj Wahi, President, FSAI Hyderabad Chapter and Sri Huzefa Hussain, Secretary, FSAI Hyderabad Chapter; were present on the occasion.Pharma manufacturing involves flammable solvents, combustible powders, hazardous chemicals, high-temperature processes, reactors, dryers, pressure equipment and extensive electrical systems, creating complex fire and explosion risks. Solvents can generate flammable vapours, while APIs, excipients and intermediates can form combustible dust clouds during milling, granulation, drying, spray drying and material handling. Electrical faults, static electricity, hot work, equipment overheating, gas leaks and poor housekeeping can further escalate risks. An industry risk assessment found that electrical sources accounted for around 50% of pharmaceutical fire losses, highlighting the importance of preventive electrical maintenance.
