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Leadership & Governance

The visionary leaders and technical experts guiding India's building and fire safety mandate.

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Cabinet Minister

Shri Hardeep S. Puri

Hon'ble Union Minister of Housing, Urban Affairs & Disaster Management

"The urban renaissance of New India must be anchored on unyielding safety standards. NBFSA acts as our vigilant guardian ensuring that every home, hospital, and workplace adheres to the highest global fire and structural resilience codes."

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Director General & CEO

Dr. Vikramaditya Rathore, IPS

Director General, NBFSA & Ex-Officio Secretary to GoI

"Our strategy blends relentless field enforcement with seamless digital services. From unannounced night inspections to high-tech digital fire NOCs, we are committed to zero structural compromises."

Technical Advisory Council & Chief Examiners

Prof. (Dr.) Ananya Sen

Chief Structural Safety Advisor

Former Head of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee. Leads seismic zoning and retrofitting norms.

Shri M. K. Chidambaram

Chief Fire Engineering Examiner

Former Chief Fire Officer. Specialist in high-rise pressurization and automated foam suppression.