Deciphering Government Priorities: A Framework to Evaluate Empathy, Preparedness, and Corruption

 In the aftermath of a recent train accident in Orrisa,  India, it has become glaringly evident that there were significant deficiencies in the railway safety system. This tragic event, which abruptly claimed numerous lives, underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of the government's empathy, preparedness for disaster, and potential corruption.

This article aims to equip you with a robust framework for assessing these critical aspects. By examining the data from the previous year, we can gain valuable insights into the government's priorities and actions.

Railway Safety Measures: A thorough audit of the safety protocols in place can reveal the government's commitment to ensuring the well-being of its citizens. If the government is cutting budgets in this context and ignoring railway safety issues, then it either does not care unless an incident like a train accident happens, or the budgets are being utilized for some other purposes.

Railway Maintenance Measures: Regular maintenance is crucial for the smooth functioning of any system. An examination of the maintenance measures can shed light on the government's dedication to preserving and improving existing infrastructure. If you find superficial measures in terms of only cleanliness and not caring about routine maintenance tasks at the ground level, consider that we are heading towards some disaster.

Railway Modernization Measures: The adoption of modern technologies and methods is a clear indicator of a government's forward-thinking approach. An analysis of the modernization measures can provide a glimpse into the government's vision for the future.

Accident Data: A detailed study of the accident data, including consequential and other accident-related information, can offer a comprehensive understanding of the government's preparedness for disasters and its ability to learn from past incidents.

The question is, how will you collect data on Accident Data, Modernization Measures, Maintenance Measures, and Safety Measures as a layman?

Yes, I understand that collecting data on these aspects as a layman can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Here are some ways you could gather this information:

Accident Data: Accident data is often publicly available. You can find this information in news reports, official railway department reports, and sometimes in government publications. Additionally, there are often independent watchdog groups or non-governmental organizations that track and report on this data.

Modernization Measures: Information about modernization measures can often be found in government press releases, news articles, and official government websites. Look for information about new projects, upgrades to existing infrastructure, and the introduction of new technologies.

Maintenance Measures: Maintenance measures can be more difficult to track as a layman because much of this work happens behind the scenes. However, you can look for information in local news reports, public government documents, and through direct observation. For example, if you regularly travel by train, you might notice whether maintenance work is being done regularly.

Safety Measures: Safety measures can often be observed directly. For example, are there safety barriers at railway crossings? Are there emergency procedures clearly posted in trains and at stations? You can also look for information about safety measures in news reports, government publications, and on the official websites of the railway department.

Remember, while it's possible to gather a lot of this information as a layman, the data you collect might not be as comprehensive or as accurate as the data collected by professionals. However, it can still give you a good sense of the situation and can be a starting point for further investigation or advocacy.

Using such information and observations already in the public domain, we can estimate the intentions of the government and railways. In the current case of the train accident, clearly, we can observe that:

• Government and Railway spending is very low on safety equipment for many years now.
• The maintenance schedule is questionable because the accident happened due to derailment.
• Past year of accident data clearly shows that 75% of accidents are happening due to derailment.
• For the past year the government has been flagging new high-speed trains and ignoring safety. 

This article aims to shield you from the barrage of verbalism, baseless assertions, violations of fundamental logic, fabricated historical narratives and  flawed reasoning.

It seeks to debunk clichés and challenge the unscholarly drive to justify the actions of the current government, thereby saving them from the embarrassment of such train accidents.

By providing a clear and empirical framework, we hope to encourage a more informed and critical examination of the government's priorities, thereby promoting transparency, accountability, and ultimately, a safer and more empathetic society.