Mumbai: Mumbai’s municipal gardens and playgrounds are set to come under CCTV surveillance to improve public safety and protect property. The BMC’s Garden Department will begin the initiative with a pilot project in select parks and playgrounds across the city. These public spaces play a vital role in providing recreation for residents amid the city’s dense urban landscape.

Security and Maintenance Challenges

The city has over 300 recreation grounds and around 400 playgrounds, yet many are poorly maintained and lack basic infrastructure. Vandalism and theft are common, further deteriorating these facilities. Poor lighting after dark leaves visitors vulnerable, particularly in the evenings when most people visit.

Caretakers and some private security personnel are deployed in certain are

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