Strategies to Curb Bird Hits at NSCBI Airport Unveiled

The Airfield Environment Management Committee at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is addressing the issue of bird hits, which total 18 so far this year. Local authorities are urged to ensure cleanliness and reduce waste to prevent bird attraction. Discussions also focused on laser light interference.

In response to the rising number of bird hits at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, the Airfield Environment Management Committee (AEMC) is urging local authorities to implement measures to minimize these incidents, officials stated.

A meeting convened by Dr. Pravat Ranjan Beuria, Kolkata airport director, and chaired by West Bengal's Home Secretary, Nandini Chakravorty, discussed strategies to improve airspace security. Beuria noted 18 bird hits occurred this year, raising concerns about safety.

To curb bird activities, civic bodies are tasked with regular garbage cleaning and other waste management practices. The committee highlighted environmental cleanliness and addressed the interference of laser lights, which poses challenges for pilots during operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)