without street lights, it is scary and dangerous to walk at night - all in one solar street light

Last week, 24-year-
The old architect had a nightmare experience in the Koramangala 5 block.
Noticed she was walking alone in a dim
The road is on at about 8. 30 p. m.
A taxi driver tried to rape her.
She managed to alert, counter-attack and arrest the criminal. Poorly-
Brightly lit streets or streets without any lights pose a danger to Bengali people, especially those who do not use motor transport.
They complain that the vehicle is slowing down by the side or that someone is swearing.
Women in the city have no choice but to go through such an extension, each with a constant fear of the dangers lurking in a certain corner.
Sometimes, they refer to the lights as the torch in the mobile phone, or the headlights of passing vehicles.
According to Shruthi Venkatesh, a resident of Kengeri, although there are street lights in the area, they are simply not enough.
"The Road to the University of Bangalore and Nagarabhavi has not been properly illuminated.
It doesn't matter if you pass them in the car.
But she said: "It is not advisable to walk through these roads . "
Blank Noise Jasmeen Patheja said, "We have to go beyond the reasons why women are on this path and take a walk there with a sense of belonging, ownership and pride of their city rather than fear.
Building a safe space must be an issue of common concern to all.
As individuals and institutions, each of us can contribute to building a safe space.
This time, BBMP and Bescom are called upon to step in and take over ownership and contribute to creating a safe space for women and all.
This is an infrastructure issue, much easier than a long-term shift in attitude.
It is considered a dangerous street.
Streets with plenty of light can reduce fear.
This will give the streets a welcome to women and to all, including the elderly.
It will achieve mobility.
Imagine more women walking on that street.
As long as there are women present, the place will feel safe.
Each of us can do our part.
Others noted that wooded areas were left behind in the dark.
But the situation has not improved even in the central business district.
"I got off the subway in M. G.
Towards shivaginger and the sub-Highway. versa.
You can't see anything and walk at the BRV junction of the Anil Kumble circle and the General Cariappa cemetery.
I expect the headlights of passing vehicles to take the next step, "Chetana A said.
People living in Ulsoor
Wading in the dark is not limited to the streets of the city.
Asha Mathews used skywalk on the palace grounds near Sofia school, and when she was walking on the skywalk, the lights were off and she was paralyzed several times by fear.
"I just don't understand what to do when this happens.
Crossing the road is dangerous enough, but it is not safe to use skywalk at night . "
Commissioner BBMP
Manjunath Prasad said, "Yes, we know there are gaps and we are working to address them. The long-
The term solution is to use LED bulbs throughout the street light network.
This will ensure uniform light quality throughout the city.
It may take a year.
The Department of Energy is drafting a policy on this.
This model has been implemented in obanishwar in Odisha.
Private parties will invest in the installation and maintenance of LED lights.
Payment for private parties will be linked to the maintenance of street lights.
BBMP costs Rs.
The electricity bill for street lamps is 12 grams per month.
Increase the cost of operation and maintenance, the total cost is about Rs.
RS 200 per year.
We hope that through this new model, we can not only save money, but also overcome the current problems.
"" The road from Hulimavu to Gottigere Bannerghatta is painted black.
"No street lights make it difficult for pedestrians and drivers," Suresh R said . "
"I live on the border between the west end of the Bommanahalli district and the east end of the Rajarajeshwari district in Jaraganahalli ward.
There are no street lights under the subway station.
"There are frequent robberies in dark places," said Subramanian . ".
We live in the classic layout of the Begur Road.
The street lamp is insufficient, and the layout is easy to be robbed and robbed --
Sundaram SrinivasanBad condition on Chokkanahalli Road: no tar, no street lights, waiting for an accident --
Shashisingh80 is a problem for women's safety as there are no street lights and regular patrols in many parts of the city.
Most roads are not safe because there are no street lights --