Royal Challengers Bengaluru reveal six-point vision for RCB Cares foundation

Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday revealed the details of ' RCB Cares', saying that the foundation will work with IPL and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for better crowd management protocols following the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's trophy parade on June 4. The tragic incident claimed the lives of 11 people.

The franchise had earlier announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for the families of those who lost their lives during the IPL celebrations through RCB Cares. The foundation has also be formed to "support, empower and elevate our 12th Man Army through meaningful action."

The franchise, through the foundation has proposed a six-point formula to attain the goal but it can only be put to effect once it gets requisite clearance from the government authorities.

The agenda includes, providing support that goes beyond financial aid. It also wants to "work closely with stadium authorities, sporting bodies, and league partners to design better crowd management protocols."

The franchise will also undertake a "fan-safety audit framework" besides training on-ground partners annually on crowd management and emergency response.

Additionally, the franchise will work to "empower communities with real opportunities" and "invest in independent research on crowd safety."

The remaining two suggestions are to "elevate fan memory into something permanent" and also "create in-stadia jobs and nurture local talent".

RCB Cares is a long-term plan to be closely involved with fan welfare.

The inquiry that followed the tragedy in June, blamed RCB for the large gathering which ran into lakhs due to social media invitations by the team.

It was also concluded that the franchise did not seek the requisite clearances to organise the celebrations and the police found itself massively outnumbered by the fans, who jostled to get inside the Chinnaswamy Stadium.