Safety Measures in Public Places
The government in Patna is focusing on the safety of the people and has formulated a new lift policy. The blueprint for this policy has been prepared by the Energy Department. It is now mandatory to obtain permission from the government to install any lift or escalator in public places, multi-story buildings, hotels, apartments, shopping malls, hospitals, and even private homes.
Compulsory Installation of Lifts
Bihar is progressing as a developed state with the construction of multi-story buildings and large shopping malls in various regions. The recent fire incident at Pal Hotel near Patna Junction, where 8 people lost their lives due to the absence of a lift, highlights the importance of proper safety measures. With the new policy, installation of lifts with stairs in public buildings will be mandatory to ensure the safety of people.
Importance of Safety Standards
Currently, Bihar does not have a lift policy, leading to some companies installing lifts without adequate knowledge, compromising safety. After the policy is implemented, companies installing lifts will need to obtain a license, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Lifts and escalators will be installed according to engineering standards and quality checks to enhance safety measures in public places.
पटना में सरकार ने लोगों की सुरक्षा को ध्यान में रखकर नई लिफ्ट नीति बनाई है। यह नीति ऊर्जा विभाग द्वारा तैयार की गई है और अब सभी सार्वजनिक स्थलों और निजी घरों में भी लिफ्ट अथवा एस्केलेटर लगाने के लिए सरकार से अनुमति लेनी होगी। नीति के अनुसार लिफ्ट की क्वालिटी, क्षमता और बिजली कनेक्शन की जांच की जाएगी और अनुमति केवल मानक के अनुरूप होने पर ही दी जाएगी। बिहार को भी अब विकसित राज्यों की श्रेणी में डाला गया है और लिफ्ट नीति के लागू होने से सुरक्षा मानक के अनुरूप बने लिफ्ट लगाया जाएगा।
