NEW DELHI, July 13 -- Across Indian cities, overhead cables have become a serious concern. In densely populated metropolitans like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Pune, fiber and power lines hang loosely from poles, often tangled, unorganized and dangerously low. As India rapidly expands its digital infrastructure, the lack of cable management is slowly turning into a safety and service issue.
The country has made huge strides in laying fiber optic networks under programmes like BharatNet, 5G rollout, and the Smart Cities Mission. But while the focus has been on speed and coverage, maintenance has fallen behind. This is now creating risks - ranging from disrupted internet services to public safety hazards, especially during monsoon ...