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Safety audit reveals lighting gaps across 200+ Bangalore public spaces
B.PAC report flags lighting shortfalls and facility gaps across hundreds of public spaces in two Bangalore constituencies.
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A public place safety audit in Dasarahalli and Hebbal has called for immediate repairs to street lights and upgrades at anganwadi kendras to improve daily conditions for women residents.
The findings come at a time when city authorities face repeated questions about basic infrastructure reliability in growing assembly segments. Residents in these areas rely on the same streets, parks and transit points every day, making fixes here a practical step that could reduce routine risks.
The audit covered 12 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike wards in Dasarahalli and eight wards in Hebbal. Teams visited 298 public locations and 29 streets during June and July, checking six categories of sites that women use regularly.
Lighting and facility shortfalls
In Dasarahalli, 54 percent of the audited street lights were found in poor condition or unlit. The figure stood at 38 percent in Hebbal. Forty-one bus stops in Dasarahalli lacked basic seating or route information, while 97 percent of those checked in Hebbal needed passenger information systems. Parks showed similar gaps: 77 percent in Dasarahalli and 73 percent in Hebbal required security guards, and 96 percent and 83 percent respectively needed working CCTV cameras. Public toilets in both areas were flagged for extended opening hours and supplies such as sanitary pads.
The report also noted that 58 percent of anganwadi kendras in Dasarahalli could expand into full-day care centres, given that more than 46 percent already serve over 20 working mothers. Hebbal centres were identified for general improvements to meet the same demand.
Next steps for local bodies
City officials and ward representatives now face decisions on prioritising lighting contracts, installing CCTV in parks, and adjusting anganwadi operating hours. The audit lists these measures as the clearest path toward making both constituencies safer and more functional for women. Sustained follow-up by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and local representatives will determine whether the recommendations move from paper to action on the ground.