Question No: $03$

Stampede$-$like crowding is a common occurrence in India, and running events smoothly are rare. The National Guide on Crowd Management

was designed for all levels of government in states to shift from 'crowd control' to 'crowd management'. It is applicable to all types of gatherings,

such as religious events, youth festivals, sports and music events, political gatherings, and even product promotions. The guide emphasizes the

pitfalls and Standard Operating Procedures $($SOPs$),$ including underestimating crowds, overselling tickets, inadequate holding areas in front of

entrances, and the need for observation towers with public address $($PA$)$ systems. It also outlines specific tasks and the role of the police, which

includes ensuring adequate security publicity and preventing collision of inward and outbound human traffic.

Create concrete proposals to prevent stampede$-$like situations using the following $5$ Design thinking stages. The plan should include a list of

dos and don'ts on crowd control and involve all stakeholders, including the government and event organizers.

$[$Marks $13]$

Stage $1$: Empathize

Stage $2$: Define

Stage $3$: Ideate

Stage $4$: Prototype

Stage $5$: Test