For an industry globally classified as hazardous, protections such as health insurance and a provident fund for workers are necessities. In Sivakasi, they remain elusive.
The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.
Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
Perhaps a respectful message could be sent to them that if there is an emergency, some member of the tribe requires advanced medical treatment, the state would be there to help. Of course, communication, from one side to the other, is difficult. 2. There should be a forensic analysis of how Mr John Chau breached so many barriers to intrude upon their sacred space. It should never recur. 3. It would be wonderful if some coconut saplings could be planted on the island.
Perhaps a respectful message could be sent to them that if there is an emergency, some member of the tribe requires advanced medical treatment, the state would be there to help. Of course, communication, from one side to the other, is difficult. 2. There should be a forensic analysis of how Mr John Chau breached so many barriers to intrude upon their sacred space. It should never recur. 3. It would be wonderful if some coconut saplings could be planted on the island.