Mains Answer Writing - 4 May, 2026

GS3

Disaster Management

15 marks

The increasing frequency of devastating fire accidents in Indian urban centers is a byproduct of unplanned urbanization and a lack of 'Safety Culture' in building compliance. Discuss. Also, suggest comprehensive measures to strengthen the urban fire-safety framework in India.

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Tips for your answer

1. Link cause + consequence clearly
Connect unplanned urbanization (congestion, illegal construction, poor infrastructure) with weak safety culture (code violations, poor enforcement, negligence).
2. Use multidimensional structure
Cover administrative, legal, technological, social, and governance aspects.
3. Give practical reforms
Focus on prevention, enforcement, modernization, awareness, and institutional accountability.
👉 Conclude by emphasizing the need to shift from reactive firefighting mechanisms to a preventive, compliance-driven urban safety culture.

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