India, April 28 -- After months of complaints over poorly-lit roads and rising safety concerns, the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) has approved a Rs.44 lakh project to repair nearly 900 damaged streetlights across the cantonment area.

The decision was finalised during a meeting of the board's general body held earlier this week wherein a private agency was appointed to undertake repairs.

The appointed agency will undertake repairs and replacement of damaged fittings, while also inspecting wiring and fixtures to prevent recurring faults. Officials said priority will be given to the most critical and high-traffic roads before expanding the work to other affected areas.

The move comes on the back of sustained pressure from residents and defe...