Gurugram to Install 1,500 Streetlights in Public Parks Amid Safety Concerns
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has initiated a significant lighting upgrade in the city’s public parks by installing approximately 1,500 new streetlights and repairing existing faulty ones. This initiative comes in response to a noticeable increase in safety-related complaints from residents, who have repeatedly pointed out that many neighborhood parks remain completely dark after sunset.
According to officials, the installation and repair work has already begun in select wards and is expected to take around three to four months to complete. The project will cover parks in Sectors 10, 23A, 29, 30, 45, 46, 47, 50, 55, and 56, all of which have reported multiple non-functional lights, making evening walks and recreational activities challenging for residents.
Sachin Yadav, Executive Engineer at MCG, mentioned that Gurugram currently has over one lakh streetlights installed throughout the city. He explained that the corporation collaborates closely with councillors from each of the 36 wards to identify lighting issues and address complaints. “We stay in regular contact with councillors who relay complaints about non-functional streetlights. Around 1,500 new lights will be installed in parks, and damaged ones will be repaired,” he said.
He also noted that while work has already started in some areas, installation in the remaining sectors will commence soon. “The entire process will take approximately three to four months. In certain locations, faulty lights will be repaired, while in others, brand-new poles will be installed,” he added.
The lack of lighting has been a major concern for residents, particularly women, children, and senior citizens. Akshita Sharma, a resident of Sector 50, expressed her apprehension, saying that poor lighting discourages her from visiting the park after work hours. “I return home around 8 PM and often wish to take a walk, but many times the streetlights aren’t working. It makes me reconsider going out,” she stated. She also pointed out that stray dogs become difficult to spot in the dark, adding to her fears.
Similarly, Savita Devi from Sector 46 shared that children have stopped visiting the park after evening study hours. “My grandchildren and their friends used to play after finishing their homework, but now we ask them to return home earlier. There is no working streetlight in our park, making it risky for them,” she explained. She further noted that theft incidents are more likely to occur in poorly lit areas.
Residents are optimistic that the new installations will make parks safer and more accessible during the evening hours. With work now underway, the community hopes that improved lighting will restore the sense of security that neighborhood parks once provided.
