Fire breaks out on stage at 'Make In India' week' event in Mumbai

February 14, 2016 20:54

A massive fire broke out on stage during cultural programme at 'Make In India' week event in Mumbai.

The fire broke out during a Lavani performance that was intended to showcase the culture of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena chief Udhav Thackeray, Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Hema Malini, Vivek Oberoi and others were present when the incident took place.

Evacuations are underway and no casualties have been reported so far.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Make in India Week at NSCI, Worli, a flagship event designed to impart greater momentum to the initiative to boost the manufacturing sector in the country.

The Make in India Week is aimed at showcasing to the world the achievements of the nation in the manufacturing sector and promote India as a preferred manufacturing destination.

More details awaited.

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