Avadi Streetlights Remain Non-Functional Despite ₹22 Crore Maintenance Contract

TOI - Delhi · india

Residents in Avadi, India, are facing significant road safety concerns due to non-functional streetlights, particularly during the monsoon season. This issue persists despite a ₹22 crore contract awarded six months ago to a private company for streetlight maintenance. The contract included QR codes for fault reporting and a 48-hour resolution promise, but residents report no response to complaints. Over 3,000 of Avadi's 26,000 streetlights are currently dysfunctional, exacerbating difficulties with frequent power outages and making travel unsafe after dark.