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News India Live, Digital Desk: The recent plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra has given sleepless nights to the Civil Aviation Ministry and security agencies. Taking a lesson from this incident, the Central Government has now decided to launch a big campaign of safety audit across the country. The government has given clear instructions that the country’s More than 400 airstrips The safety standards of the train will be closely scrutinized so that such fatal accidents can be avoided in future.
Why was there a need for this big ‘inspection’?
After the crash of the training aircraft in Baramati, questions were raised whether there are adequate security arrangements in small towns and private airstrips? Initial investigation has received many inputs regarding technical flaws and the condition of the runway. In view of this, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been entrusted with the responsibility to test the readiness of each runway, signaling system and emergency response team.
Will keep a close eye on these aspects
This comprehensive inspection campaign launched by the government will mainly focus on these points:
Runway conditions: Are there problems like cracks or waterlogging on the airstrips?
Maintenance Records: How transparent is aircraft and runway maintenance data?
Training Standard: How strictly are safety rules being followed by pilot training institutes?
Emergency Facilities: How prompt is the availability of fire brigade and ambulance in case of an accident?
Small planes and training schools will be punished!
According to sources, if any airstrip or flying club does not meet the safety standards during this inspection, its license can be canceled immediately. The purpose of the government is not only to investigate, but ‘Zero tolerance’ The policy is to make air travel safe by adopting “There will be no compromise with air safety. Incidents like Baramati give us a message to re-examine our systems and make them better than before.”