Building a Safer Kerala: Addressing the Gaps in Safety Culture and Proactive Governance

The recent accident involving Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas at Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium has spotlighted significant safety lapses in Kerala’s event organizational supervision. Despite the state’s progressive reputation, a pervasive lack of safety culture endangers public well-being. Public Apathy Towards Safety Many Keralites often overlook safety measures, viewing them as cumbersome rather than essential.…