The Inspiresafety Foundation organized the third edition of the Lifting India Safety Awards (LISA) 2026, the largest safety awards event in India’s construction sector, with extensive participation and support from major industry sponsors.
Principal sponsors included Heft Cranes International Pvt Ltd, Bedmutha Group, Garware Technical Fibres Foundation, UNIQUO, Institute of Construction Equipment and Lifting Machines (ICLM), TECHUNIQUO and LIFTORES.
Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Chelliah Muruga Moorthy, Executive Director at AECOM and head of the General Consultants Consortium for Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2.
Golden Hook Awards recognizing zero‑accident project completion were given to Runwal Enterprises Ltd., Riviera Infraprojects Pvt Ltd, Blue Star Limited, Heft Cranes International Pvt Ltd and Shivshankar Stone Industries.
Corporate safety leadership honors were bestowed on L&T Constructions, Afcons, Riviera Infraprojects, BG Shirke Constructions, Hitech Projects, Chennai Metro and the HCC‑TPL Indore Metro Joint Venture.
India’s first Custodian of Safety Award was conferred on Shri Martand Singh Rathore (Additional General Manager, National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd) for his contributions to the high‑speed rail project.
The ceremony featured the launch of a safety anthem \"Kaam Karo Acha Acha, Humare Bhai Mano Suraksha\" and a repeat appearance by celebrity guest Bhagyashree.
