India's Fragmented Fire Safety System Exposed by Lucknow Coaching Centre Tragedy

A fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow on 22 June killed 14–15 people, mostly students who suffocated. India has no unified national building safety code; states and municipalities enforce fire compliance independently, creating gaps. Uttar Pradesh has announced crackdowns after previous fires, but implementation falters. The critical question: whether this disaster prompts lasting regulatory reform or another temporary enforcement effort that dissipates.