Mr. Ashok D. Shinde
Director, PARS Techso India Pvt. Ltd.
In an age where safety is often treated as an afterthought, one man has made it his life’s mission to bring it front and center. Meet Ashok D. Shinde, a farmer’s son from rural Maharashtra who has emerged as one of India’s leading voices in fire and industrial safety. As the Founder and Managing Director of PARS Techso India Pvt. Ltd., Ashok’s journey is as remarkable as it is inspiring—a tale of grit, vision, and deep commitment to building a safer, stronger India.
Humble Beginnings, Big Dreams
Born in Alkuti (Mhaskewadi), a small farming village in Ahmednagar district, Ashok had no entrepreneurial role models or financial stability. But he had one thing that changed everything: an unshakable will to rise. After completing his schooling from a local Zilla Parishad school, he earned a BSc in Chemistry while working under the “earn and learn” scheme in Pune’s Alephata region.
He later moved to Mumbai for work, joining an environmental lab where he performed soil, air, and water pollution testing. This exposure to sustainability sparked a passion for industrial safety, prompting him to pursue an Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety—laying the foundation for his future path.
Climbing the Ladder of Safety
Ashok’s early roles as a Safety Officer helped him build ground-level understanding. His move to Tata Motors in Pune was pivotal, and by 2011, he had joined global companies like Konecranes and Stanley Black & Decker, who quickly recognized his capabilities.
Determined to stay ahead, he pursued an MBA in Energy Management, an Advanced Diploma in Fire Safety Engineering, and several technical certifications. He rose rapidly, managing safety operations not just across India but also in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. By 2019, he was leading corporate safety programs from Singapore, heading Asia-Pacific operations.
COVID & the Birth of PARS Techso
In 2020, the pandemic brought Ashok back to India. With time to reflect and over a decade of global safety experience behind him, he decided to start something of his own. And in 2021, PARS Techso India Pvt. Ltd. was born.
The company began by offering safety audits, industrial licenses, training, certifications, and environmental clearances. But Ashok’s ambition didn’t stop there. What started as a consultancy soon evolved into a group of businesses with three strong verticals under the PARS banner.
The Three Pillars of PARS
1. PARS Techso India Pvt. Ltd. – Safety Engineering & Consultancy : The original vertical focuses on industrial safety training, audits, and legal compliance. It also trades in high-quality safety and fire protection equipment. Through initiatives like #BuildSafe&ViksitBharat_By2047, Ashok’s team conducts awareness drives, encouraging businesses to comply with both local and international safety standards.
2. PARS Medipride India Pvt. Ltd. – Emergency Medical Infrastructure : Born out of client demand, this vertical provides Occupational Healthcare Centers, first-aid stations, medical equipment, and compliance assistance related to health and safety. Services include CPR training, life-saving skill programs, and mandatory employee health checkups.
3. ANS Firetech India Pvt. Ltd. – Fire Engineering Solutions : The most recent addition, ANS Firetech designs and installs comprehensive fire detection and suppression systems—from sprinklers and alarms to hydrants and extinguishers—for industrial, residential, and commercial setups.
Trusted by Industry Giants
From Skoda, Tata Steel, JSW Paints, and Mahindra & Mahindra to Kirloskar, Sigma Electric, and Rolls Royce (MTU), PARS Techso’s clientele is vast and growing. The company’s reputation is built on trust, transparency, and technical excellence, helping companies not just meet compliance—but create genuinely safer workplaces.
Their hardware is locally sourced wherever possible, but for specialized needs like vibration control, ergonomics, and pollution monitoring, they also import globally certified solutions.
Safety as a Culture, Not a Checklist
What sets Ashok apart isn’t just technical expertise—it’s his philosophy. He believes safety is a culture, not a product. His dream is to build an India where safety awareness begins at home and extends into schools, offices, and industries.
To spread this message, he regularly organizes awareness camps, especially for women, students, senior citizens, and public servants. Some of these sessions are conducted free of charge. He also trains municipal officers, facility managers, and housing society representatives in practical emergency preparedness.
Challenges, Lessons & the Road Ahead
Ashok’s entrepreneurial journey hasn’t been without challenges—from financial constraints and low public awareness to operational hurdles. But he sees each obstacle as a learning opportunity.
His mantra? “Never stop learning, and never set limits.” It’s this mindset that fuels PARS Techso’s growth and constant innovation.
Looking ahead, Ashok envisions his firm becoming the go-to name in integrated fire, medical, and industrial safety solutions. With plans to expand into tier-2 cities, he aims to bridge the safety awareness gap in emerging industrial hubs across India.
From a modest village to heading Asia-Pacific safety operations, and now leading one of India’s most dynamic safety enterprises—Ashok D. Shinde’s journey is a lesson in vision, resilience, and service. Through PARS, he’s not just building safer businesses—he’s building a safety-first India.
ashok.shinde@parsindia.co.in
www.parsindia.co.in
+919960205843
