Public Safety and Vigilance

An important physical aspect of any city to make it liveable.

The Indian Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, launched the ‘Ease of Living’ Index in January 2018 to systematically assess the cities against global and national benchmarks. Nagpur ranks 31st in the country as of Jan 2018. Under the pillars of comprehensive development, safety and security is the category most relevant. A city isn't smart if it cannot provide safety.

Especially looking into the women and children safety, the Indian Cities have somehow failed, and hence letting people come out and talk about it can make a difference. It is a topic that even a layman can be vocal about. Thus a survey that talks about street crimes can make an impact in the perception holistically. Community surveillance and involvement of neighbours, well-wishers and local people can never be substituted by technological and physical barriers.

Hitvada CityLine - 15 October, 2020

Hitvada CityLine - 12 January, 2021