Goa, Sept. 11 -- Residents of Jariwada Paryan in Sattari are facing ongoing difficulties with street lighting as new settlements continue to be developed in the area.

Villagers, including the long-standing residents of Vishnita Gaonkar, who have lived in the settlement for over ten years, say walking on dark roads after sunset has been a persistent concern. Many expressed fear of venturing out at night due to the lack of electric lighting on the streets.

Officials from the local panchayat confirmed that they are actively addressing the issue. "We are working hard to ensure proper street lighting in the settlement," said a local panch. "While private developers are usually responsible for installing electric poles in new settlements, del...