Celebrating Excellence: CREDAI-Pune Metro Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Construction Safety at the 2024-25 Awards!

Pune, January 25, 2025: The 23rd Edition of CREDAI-Pune Metro, one of the most anticipated real estate and development events in the region, hosted its prestigious “Safety Awards” during the Property EXPO 2025 held at the Agricultural College Grounds, Pune, from 17th to 19th January 2025. With around 400 participants, the Safety Awards celebrated and recognized remarkable contributions to construction safety, reinforcing its importance within the industry.

The event was graced by the esteemed Shri Amitesh Kumar, IPS, Hon. Police Commissioner, as the Chief Guest, along with distinguished guests, Shri Shailendra Pol, Hon. Additional Labour Commissioner of Labour and Shri. Nikhil Walke, Assistant Labour Commissioner, who emphasized the critical role of safety and labor welfare in the construction sector.

A comprehensive Safety Manual was unveiled during the ceremony with the presence of all dignitaries, marking a key milestone in the sector’s safety practices.

The awards echoed the mantra:

“Safety turns plans into progress and dreams into reality. Safety isn’t an obligation; it’s the heart of every successful project.”

This vision was championed by CREDAI-Pune Metro leadership, including President, Shri. Ranjit Naiknavare; Vice President, Shri. Arvind Jain; CREDAI – Kushal Chairman, Shri. J.P. Shroff; Convener, Mrs. Sapna Rathi; Co-Conveners, Shri. Milind Talathi and Shri. Parag Patil, alongside the Labor Welfare Committee and CREDAI-Secretariat Team.

Event Sponsors and Supporters:

The ceremony received tremendous support from leading sponsors:

• Gold Award Sponsor: Vilas Javdekar Infrastructure represented by Shri. Sarvesh Javdekar)
• Silver Award Sponsor: SJ Contracts (represented by Shri. Bhargav Jangle)
• Special Award Sponsor: VTP Realty (represented by Shri. Sachin Bhandari)
• Kamalraj Associate: Represented by Shri. Kamlesh Gandhi
• Kotibhaskar Infrastructure: Represented by Shri. Dilip Kotibhaskar

Construction Quality Rating Agency (CQRA) was the Third-Party Expert Panel of Jury Members for this competition. 

CREDAI-Safety Awards Competition 2024-25 – Award Winners

Category 1 – Built up Area Below 1 Lakh Sq.Ft.

 Category 2 – Built up Area Between 1 Lakh to 5 L Sq.Ft.

Category 3 – Built up Area Above 5 L Sq.Ft.+++

 Special Category Awards   

On the successful conclusion of the awards, Shri. Ranjit Naiknavare, President, CREDAI-Pune Metro, stated, “The CREDAI Safety Awards underscore the critical importance of safety in the construction industry, one of the most labour-intensive sectors. These awards inspire developers, contractors, and workers to prioritize safety as a core value, embedding it into daily practices. At CREDAI, we are committed to bridging gaps in site safety to ensure the well-being of workers and foster a more progressive industry.”

Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)