Ahmedabad Bans Fish and Meat Sales Near Airport to Prevent Bird Strikes
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed a strict ban on the sale of fish, chicken, and meat in the Chamanpura fish market and Holi Chakla area, located within 10 kilometers of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. This decisive action aims to mitigate the risk of bird strikes, which have long been a safety concern for aircraft operations. Violations of this ban can result in up to three years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and aviation safety rules. The decision follows heightened safety alerts from airport authorities, particularly after a fatal Air India crash last year. While the AMC cites the attraction of birds like hawks and vultures to waste from these markets as the primary hazard, affected vendors, primarily women from the Sri Matsyagandha Mahila Sewa Co-operative, have requested alternative sites to sustain their livelihoods. The civic body has directed vendors to relocate or cease operations, with some compliance measures already initiated, such as moving vendors to a site under the Chamunda bridge. This move addresses over a decade of controversy regarding wildlife hazards in the airport's funnel area.
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Ahmedabad Bans Fish and Meat Sales Near Airport to Prevent Bird Strikes
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed a strict ban on the sale of fish, chicken, and meat in the Chamanpura fish market and Holi Chakla area, located within 10 kilometers of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. This decisive action aims to mitigate the risk of bird strikes, which have long been a safety concern for aircraft operations. Violations of this ban can result in up to three years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and aviation safety rules. The decision follows heightened safety alerts from airport authorities, particularly after a fatal Air India crash last year. While the AMC cites the attraction of birds like hawks and vultures to waste from these markets as the primary hazard, affected vendors, primarily women from the Sri Matsyagandha Mahila Sewa Co-operative, have requested alternative sites to sustain their livelihoods. The civic body has directed vendors to relocate or cease operations, with some compliance measures already initiated, such as moving vendors to a site under the Chamunda bridge. This move addresses over a decade of controversy regarding wildlife hazards in the airport's funnel area.
The Indian Express