National Safety Council is a premier[clarification needed], non-profit, self-financing and tripartite apex body at the national level in India.[1] It is an autonomous body, which was set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment on 4 March 1966 to generate, develop and sustain a voluntary movement on Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) at the national level. It was registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and subsequently, as a Public Trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950.
| Abbreviation | NSC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 4 March 1966 |
| Purpose | Industrial safety |
| Headquarters | Plot No.98-A, Institutional Area, Sector 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614 |
Region served | India |
Main organ | Council |
| Affiliations | Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India |
| Website | Official website |