All Things Policy From Tragedy to Action - Beyond Carlton
Jul 3, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Uday Vijayan, Managing Trustee & President of Beyond Carlton, sheds light on fire safety in India, ignited by the tragic Carlton Towers incident. He discusses the cultural apathy towards fire hazards and the pressing need for awareness and training within communities. The chat explores innovative strategies for public safety, the urgent gaps in burn care, and the collective responsibility needed to reform fire safety standards. Uday emphasizes the power of citizen action and collaboration to drive change.
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Cultural Apathy Towards Fire Safety
- There's a pervasive cultural belief in India that disasters like fires won't happen to oneself.
- This leads to widespread apathy towards fire safety and prevention.
Training Estate Managers Effectively
- Beyond Carlton partnered with Bangalore Apartments Federation to train estate managers quarterly.
- Over 300 estate managers learned fire safety and CPR, improving building emergency responses.
Common Causes of Home Fires
- Residential fires mainly stem from LPG cooking gas leaks and Diyar fires in prayer rooms.
- Synthetic clothing catching fire around Diyas causes many injuries and fatalities.