Risk Reduction for Forest Fire Prevention in India - some Suggestions

Abstract

Fire prevention through reductIon of risk or chance of a forest fire starting through the activities of the causative agencies (chiefly man), is tbe best form of fire protection Techniques of fire prevention viz. public education and compulsion (mainly law enforcement) have been described, the present position about fire prevention in India has been reviewed and suggestions have been made for improvement. The suggestions include aggressive publicity campaign, creation of research and training facilities, celebration of Fire Prevention Week, enactment of comprehensive legislation to deal with fires, establishment of Forest Protection Force for enforcement of legal provisions, suitable recognition for forest officials for good work done etc.