Guwahati’s Smart Street Lighting Project Faces Public Frustration

Guwahati’s Rs 83.96 crore smart street lighting project has left residents disappointed. Despite plans to install 20,667 smart street lights, many areas like Beltola, Kahilipara, and Hatigaon remain dark. Locals report the lights worked briefly but failed to improve night-time safety. Only main roads are lit, leaving bylanes neglected. Guwahati Smart City Limited officials promised to address issues and conduct reality checks, but residents demand immediate action and better accountability to restore proper lighting and security.