New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- While many metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Kolkata and Jaipur compete to be the best Smart City in the country, a new report released today here has revealed a disturbing truth-most of these have failed to ensure women's safety in public spaces.
According to the first-ever National Annual Report and Index on Women's Safety (NARI 2025), over 40 per cent of women residing in urban areas feel "not so safe" or "unsafe" in their cities. Concerns over safety notably increase at night due to inadequate street lighting and lack of visible security measures.
The report, based on the perception of the women hailing from various walks of life, highlights widespread harassment faced by them in public spaces, including staring...