What happened (kite-flying safety warning near high-tension transmission lines)
A safety-themed advertisement warns the public against flying kites near high-tension electricity transmission lines and provides cautions on hazards and safe conduct during kite flying. The aim is to reduce accidents connected with overhead electrical infrastructure.
Background and earlier position (why the risk exists)
Overhead high-voltage transmission lines create an electrocution risk if kite strings, wet kite strings, or other attached materials come close to or touch the power lines. Contact or close approach can also lead to entanglement and local disruptions in the affected area. Kite flying increases public exposure around transmission corridors during festive periods, which raises the importance of safety messaging.
What changed now (awareness messaging, not a new policy)
Why it matters for UPSC (GS3 public safety and disaster risk reduction)
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