Question 6GS3GS3
Air accidents are low-frequency but high-impact events. Examine the disaster management protocols in place for aviation-related emergencies in India.
Main Body
Recent Air India Ahmedabad crash highlighted the low-frequency, high-impact nature of air accidents. Low-frequency focus: 1. Enhanced Safety fetched - E.g. Surveillance system due to - high inbound cost 2. Strict regulations - E.g. high human cost 3. Facto low maintenance cost Disaster-management protocols: (1) Quick first response with integrated communication and Response protocol (2) Control of any fire hazard
3Ambulance availability in case of any survivors (4) Cordoning off of the disaster sites Post-disaster: 1. Retrieving black box and analyzing to determine the cause 2. Identification of victims using any forensic method - E.g. DNA 3. Review of safety protocols in coordination with DGCA, airlines and aircraft company 4. Compensation through insurance & NDRF India could include aviation accidents in 'notified disasters' under NDMA Act to prevent any lurch in faster.
133 words1 paragraphs
Topper
Alase Hrishikesh Rajendra
AIR 61
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Disaster Management
Generic
Aviation Disaster Management
Writing Stats
133
Total words
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