GENERAL2 Oct 2026
Only about 2% of DDA parks have CCTV cameras, reveals internal safety audit
Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has audited its parks after a recent crime. Of 736 parks, only 16 have CCTV (security cameras) — about 2%. Parks are now split into high, medium and low risk groups. Bike patrols have started, with armed guards, better lighting, lockable gates and more cameras planned. If you use these parks, expect changes and report safety gaps to local police.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The DDA safety audit found that of its 736 parks, only 16 have CCTV cameras, which is about 2 per cent.
- DDA has divided its parks into high (190), medium (258) and low (288) risk groups for priority-based work.
- DDA will post armed guards in 134 parks, add lighting in 520 parks and install CCTV in 323 more parks.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you visit a DDA park often, save the local police and beat officer contact numbers that DDA has shared with field staff, and report any safety gap you notice to them.
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