CAG flags gaps in disaster preparedness in State hospitals
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The CAG flagged significant gaps in disaster management preparedness and fire safety mechanisms across state hospitals in Karnataka.
Background
The CAG audit revealed that most hospitals lacked evacuation plans and disaster management committees. Deficiencies included a lack of essential fire safety equipment like fire hydrants and smoke detectors.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAudit finding: Most hospitals in Karnataka lacked evacuation plans and fire safety mechanisms
- SchemeNational Disaster Management Guidelines for Hospital Safety
For Mains
Q. Examine the institutional and infrastructural challenges in ensuring disaster-resilient healthcare infrastructure in India's public health system.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight: Lack of mandatory fire safety audits and equipment certification in state-run hospitals
- Infrastructure gap: Shortage of specialized fire-fighting equipment and smoke detection systems in rural and urban health centers
- Policy implementation: Delay in translating National Disaster Management Guidelines into localized hospital-level protocols
Keywords: Disaster Resilience · Public Health Infrastructure · Audit Accountability · Institutional Preparedness · Safety Protocols
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