PWD starts installation of street lights to ensure women safety across city

In its bid to secure women across the national Capital especially during the night hours, the Public Works Department (PWD) on Monday started the installation of street lights in Lodhi Colony area. The eradication of dark spot scheme was inaugurated by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and PWD minister Satyendar Jain. Covering dark spots and ensuring adequate lighting during nights has been one of the poll promises of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government.

The PWD has recently floated tender for installing 1,150 street lights in the South Delhi area in Phase I under Mukhyamantri Street Light Yojana. The Chief Minister said that, by end of January about 50,000 to 60,000 LED street lights will be installed.