Maintenance backlog & pending dues leave flyover street lights in darkness
Patna's commuters face safety risks as nearly 5% of the city's streetlights, including those on major flyovers, are non-functional, especially after recent monsoon rains. While Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is working to restore the lights under a contract with Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), pending dues of Rs 28 crore are slowing progress.
Patna's commuters face safety risks as nearly 5% of the city's streetlights, including those on major flyovers, are non-functional, especially after recent monsoon rains. While Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is working to restore the lights under a contract with Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), pending dues of Rs 28 crore are slowing progress.
