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14/02/2019 - Disaster Management

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February 14, 2019

India Risk Survey 2018, acknowledges the under-equipped fire services in the country. Discuss the flaws in the fire safety mechanisms in the country and give suggestions for robust firesafety mechanism. (200 Words)

Refer - The Indian Express

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IAS Parliament 5 years

KEY POINTS

Flaws in fire safety mechanisms

·        Safety standards are not upto date and lack regulation by the concerned fire safety department in States.

·        Fire services comes under scope of Municipalities and the budget allocated by the states,  remain unused, as local government lacks capable administration to utilize the resources effectively.

·        Lacking stricter enforcement of National building code by the municipal authorities, after obtaining a licence, owners of shops, restaurants and other private buildings make changes in the sanctioned layout plans that very often compromise the fire-preparedness of their premises. 

·        General lack of fire safety awareness among people.

·        Construction of buildings, shops, restuarants in defiance of safety regulations (National building code).

        Suggestions fo robust safety mechanisms

·        Regular inspections by the concerned municipal authorities to check the implantation of fire safety regulations.

·        Awareness about fire safety mechanisms at the community level with help of  State disaster response force. Frequent mock drills in schools, colleges will help increase the awareness.

·        Updation of  fire safety regulations by Municipalities, better use of finaces to improve fire safety infrastructure in buildings, shops.

·        Enouraging and motivating the firefighters who save lives of people at crucial times.



 

Sandeep 5 years

Kindly review thanks

IAS Parliament 5 years

Include that fire services comes under purview of Municipalities and mention some flaws and measures with respect to it. Keep Writing.

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