Locals demand street lights on Cuttack canal stretch to revive evening hangout zone
Work to install street lights in the area under the Taladanda canal development project was slated for completion by July last year. The proposal aimed to transform the canal stretch with proper illumination, including decorative lighting, to attract evening visitors and boost local recreation and tourism. Absence of lighting has even halted the popular boating services.
"In the absence of lighting, the area has become a hotspot for anti-social activities.
People gather to drink and some even dump garbage into the canal without fear of being caught," said Dipayan Pattnaik, a resident of Jobra.
"The place used to become lively with families, joggers and tourists in the evening. Now, it's just pitch dark after 6pm and it feels unsafe," said Suresh Nayak, a visitor from Choudhury Bazaar.
Anita Mishra, another visitor, said, "I bring my kids to the canal on weekends, but with no lights, we have to leave early.
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The charm of the canal in the evening is gone."
Boating service owner Kamal Dey, said, "We had to stop evening rides completely because it's risky for tourists. My income has dropped by nearly 60% since the illumination work stalled."
In response to the concerns, Mayor Subhash Singh told TOI, "The Taladanda canal illumination is part of the approved development plan. We have already installed over 78 poles and LED lights on the stretch. Due to some technical issues, we were unable to operate them, but the issue has been resolved, and the illumination will be done from Wednesday."
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