The Lucknow fire, killing 15, exposes India's development paradox: a booming education economy coexisting with critical regulatory failures. Unauthorised coaching centers, lacking basic fire safety, are common amidst unplanned urban growth. This reflects a national pattern of poorly investigated fire accidents due to inadequate infrastructure. The author urges 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) demands 'Surakshit Bharat' (safe India). A nationwide building safety assessment and stricter enforcement of norms are crucial. Human and economic costs of inaction are too immense to disregard.