Question 12DiscussGS3GS3
What are the safety challenges faced by the aviation sector in India? In this context, discuss the key provisions of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhimiyam, 2024.
Main Body
The aviation industry faces numerous safety issues as highlighted by the recent Air India Crash. Challenges faced in safety (1) Outdated airplane fleet such as Boeing DreamlinerKnown security vulnerability. (2) Inadequate security checks at most airports lead to potential for terrorist attacks (3) Lack of codified norms for pilot conduct lead to inappropriate response to emergency
4Inadequate mandated vest for pilots due to laxness lead helicopter and overwork causing safety risks (5) Vacancies in DGCA regulatory staff lead to shortage of manpower for investigating and enforcing guidelines. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhimiyam 2024 helps to combat this by (1) Specifying global best practices in security guidelines (2) Mandating security audits of airports to ensure proper vigilance (3) Power to enforce rules and take punitive action for violation at sites (4) Periodic circuit audits to ensure no safety issues at present. (5) Guidelines for proper training and mock drills to train staff. Hence this is a good step to reform India's safety culture in airline industry.
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Conclusion
Hence this is a good step to reform India's safety culture in airline industry.
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Topper
Varun Tokas
AIR 117
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Internal Security
Security Challenges & their Management in Border Areas
Aviation Security
Writing Stats
181
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analytical
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