{"id":321313,"date":"2024-12-27T17:52:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T12:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=321313"},"modified":"2024-12-27T17:52:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T12:22:04","slug":"reforming-crowd-management-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/reforming-crowd-management-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Reforming Crowd Management in India\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source: <\/span><\/b>This post on <\/span>Reforming Crowd Management in India<\/span><\/b>\u00a0 has been created based on article <\/span>\u201cAn avoidable tragedy\u201d <\/span><\/b>published in The Hindu on 27<\/span>th<\/span> December 2024.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus topic:<\/span><\/b> GS 2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Context: <\/span><\/b>The article addresses the persistent issue of stampedes in India, highlighting the country’s distressingly high number of such incidents, which often result in significant injuries and fatalities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the scale of stampede-related tragedies in India?<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. India faces a significant issue with stampedes, leading to injuries and fatalities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Between 1996 and 2022, the National Crime Records Bureau recorded <\/span>3,935 stampedes<\/span><\/b> resulting in over <\/span>3,000 deaths<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. These incidents highlight chronic failures in public safety, particularly during religious festivals, political rallies, and celebrity appearances.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Which events are most prone to stampedes in India?<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Religious Gatherings<\/span><\/b>: In 2011, <\/span>106 people<\/span><\/b> died in a stampede at Sabarimala on a narrow pathway. In 2013, during the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, <\/span>36 people<\/span><\/b> were killed at a railway station due to overcrowding.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Political Rallies<\/span><\/b>: In 2014, over <\/span>30 people<\/span><\/b> died during a stampede at Gandhi Maidan, Patna.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Celebrity Appearances<\/span><\/b>: While rare, these events also pose risks. A recent incident occurred during a promotional event for <\/span>Pushpa 2: The Rule<\/span><\/i>, where Telugu actor Allu Arjun\u2019s surprise appearance caused a stampede, resulting in the death of <\/span>Revathi<\/span><\/b>, a 35-year-old woman. Her 8-year-old son, Sri Tej, is critically injured.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Stampedes stem from: <\/span>Negligence<\/span><\/b> in planning and preparation, m<\/strong><\/span>is<\/strong>management<\/span><\/b> of crowds and i<\/span>nadequate infrastructure<\/span><\/b> to handle large gatherings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      What steps can India take to improve crowd management?<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Spatial Planning<\/span><\/b>: Ensure proper spatial and thermal comfort during events. Also provide sufficient hydration facilities to prevent exhaustion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Improved Infrastructure<\/span><\/b>: Create <\/span>multiple entry and exit points<\/span><\/b> to handle projected crowd sizes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Emergency Preparedness<\/span><\/b>: Deploy trained personnel, medical aid, and effective chaos management protocols.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Mandatory Standards<\/span><\/b>: Establish and enforce non-negotiable standards for crowd safety during events.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Why is prioritizing crowd safety essential?<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Whether for <\/span>faith<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>fandom<\/span><\/b>, or <\/span>politics<\/span><\/b>, India must take responsibility for protecting its citizens. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. By adopting robust measures for crowd management, the country can prevent avoidable tragedies and ensure public safety at mass gatherings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Source: This post on Reforming Crowd Management in India\u00a0 has been created based on article \u201cAn avoidable tragedy\u201d published in The Hindu on 27th December 2024.\u00a0 UPSC Syllabus topic: GS 2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation\u00a0 Context: The article addresses the persistent… Continue reading Reforming Crowd Management in India\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10366,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[212],"class_list":["post-321313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-gs-paper-2","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/321313","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10366"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=321313"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/321313\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=321313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=321313"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=321313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}